MEDIUM
CVE-2012-4298
CWE-189Published: August 16, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer signedness error in the vwr_read_rec_data_ethernet function in wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet-trace file that triggers a buffer overflow.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2012-4298 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2012-4298
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 16, 2012
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2012-4298 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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