CVE-2012-0041

CVE-2012-0041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0041?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0041?
CVE-2012-0041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0041 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0041?
CVE-2012-0041 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0041?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0041 published?
CVE-2012-0041 was published on 2012-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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