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CVE-2012-6059: The dissect_isakmp function in epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c in the ISAKMP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x b...

The dissect_isakmp function in epan/dissectors/packet-isakmp.c in the ISAKMP dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 uses an incorrect data structure to determine IKEv2 decryption parameters, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

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This issue can make vulnerable Wireshark versions crash when they process specially malformed ISAKMP/IKEv2 traffic. It affects analyst workstations and systems using Wireshark for packet inspection, not the network services being observed. The main business impact is loss of analysis availability, not data theft or remote system takeover. Exposure is most likely where old Wireshark versions analyze live traffic or packet captures containing ISAKMP/IKEv2 data. Modern deployments are unlikely exposed unless legacy packages remain on analyst endpoints, lab images, or distribution-managed systems. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Wireshark is still in operational use. Patch during normal maintenance, but escalate if security teams depend on affected systems for incident response or VPN traffic analysis. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark to 1.6.12, 1.8.4, or a later supported version.; Apply vendor distribution updates where Wireshark is package-managed.; Prioritize analyst workstations that inspect VPN, IKE, or ISAKMP traffic..

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