Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2012-6060 is a Wireshark denial-of-service flaw. A malformed iSCSI packet could make vulnerable Wireshark versions enter an infinite loop, disrupting packet analysis rather than enabling confirmed system compromise. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable Wireshark versions are used to inspect network traffic or capture files containing iSCSI packets. The bundle does not identify affected downstream packages beyond cited vendor advisories. Treat as a maintenance-priority fix for environments using legacy Wireshark. Business risk is disruption to packet analysis workflows, not confirmed data theft or remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Wireshark 1.6.x installations to 1.6.12 or later.; Upgrade Wireshark 1.8.x installations to 1.8.4 or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from vendors such as Red Hat or openSUSE..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16038CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=7858CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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