CVE-2012-3825 Integer overflow in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via infinite loops in Wireshark's BACapp and Bluetooth HCI dissectors due to integer overflows.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2012-3825?

CVE-2012-3825 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wireshark Wireshark, published on 30 Jun 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple integer overflows in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.13 and 1.6.x before 1.6.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via vectors related to the (1) BACapp and (2) Bluetooth HCI dissectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2392.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3825?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wireshark Wireshark.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3825?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2012-3825 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2012-3825 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Wireshark Wireshark vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2012-3825, GHSA-w9xg-mh3r-5q8v.

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