LOW
CVE-2012-4288
CWE-189Published: August 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the dissect_xtp_ecntl function in epan/dissectors/packet-xtp.c in the XTP dissector in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.15, 1.6.x before 1.6.10, and 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loop or application crash) via a large value for a span length.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-4288 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
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http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2012-15.htmlVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-4288
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 16, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-4288 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.