Description
Integer overflow in the dissect_icmpv6 function in epan/dissectors/packet-icmpv6.c in the ICMPv6 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Number of Sources value.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-497-1 | wireshark security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2012-5932 | Integer overflow in the dissect_icmpv6 function in epan/dissectors/packet-icmpv6.c in the ICMPv6 dissector in Wireshark 1.6.x before 1.6.12 and 1.8.x before 1.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted Number of Sources value. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T21:21:28.514Z
Reserved: 2012-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2012-6058
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Status : Modified
Published: 2012-12-05T11:57:20.117
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2012-6058
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
EUVD