VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-0041

CVSS score4.3 MEDIUM

EPSS probability2.01%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2012-04-11

Last modified2026-06-16

Description

The dissect_packet function in epan/packet.c in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.11 and 1.6.x before 1.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long packet in a capture file, as demonstrated by an airopeek file.