HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-4295
LOW

CVE-2012-4295

CWE-20Published: August 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

3.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Array index error in the channelised_fill_sdh_g707_format function in epan/dissectors/packet-erf.c in the ERF dissector in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted speed (aka rate) value.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-4295 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

sun1 product(s)
sunos
wireshark1 product(s)
wireshark
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (24)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-4295
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 16, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2012-4295 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.