CVE-2012-6057: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-6057: The dissect_eigrp_metric_comm function in epan/dissectors/packet-eigrp.c in the EIGRP dissector in Wireshar...

The dissect_eigrp_metric_comm function in epan/dissectors/packet-eigrp.c in the EIGRP dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses the wrong data type for a certain offset value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow and infinite loop) via a malformed packet.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:21 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-6057 is a Wireshark EIGRP packet parser flaw. A malformed packet can make affected Wireshark 1.8.x versions before 1.8.4 hang or crash, disrupting packet analysis rather than compromising systems directly. Exposure is most likely where analysts, troubleshooting teams, or monitoring workflows still use Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.4 and process EIGRP traffic or untrusted packet captures. The bundle does not identify other affected products. Prioritize remediation where Wireshark is used in network operations or incident response. Business impact is operational disruption to analysis workflows, not documented data theft or system takeover. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.4 or later.; Apply distribution vendor security updates where Wireshark is package-managed.; Avoid opening untrusted packet captures with vulnerable Wireshark versions..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 5, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7800CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15883CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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