CVE-2012-4298: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4298: Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave...

Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This flaw affects Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 when opening specially crafted Ixia IxVeriWave packet-trace files. A malicious file could trigger memory corruption and potentially run attacker-controlled code. The attack requires someone to open the file, so exposure is highest for analysts handling untrusted captures. Organizations are exposed if they still run Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 and users import untrusted Ixia IxVeriWave trace files. Modern supported Wireshark deployments are unlikely to be affected, but legacy forensic, lab, or appliance images should be checked. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact but constrained attack conditions. Prioritize teams that process externally supplied packet captures, especially security operations, incident response, QA labs, and engineering environments with old Wireshark builds. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.2 or later.; Prefer a currently supported Wireshark release where operationally possible.; Restrict opening untrusted IxVeriWave trace files on legacy analysis hosts..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 16, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_wireshark3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7533CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15777CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
openSUSE-SU-2012:1067CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE

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