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CVE-2012-2393

LowPublished

epan/dissectors/packet-diameter.c in the DIAMETER dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.13 and 1.6.x before 1.6.8 does not properly construct certain...

Published: Jun 30, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: May 24, 2012

Primary CVSS

3.3/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

3.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 89.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

epan/dissectors/packet-diameter.c in the DIAMETER dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.13 and 1.6.x before 1.6.8 does not properly construct certain array data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers incorrect memory allocation.

Sources

Wireshark - DIAMETER Dissector Denial of ServiceExploit
Wireshark · multiple · May 24, 2012

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