CVE-2012-4298

5.4 MEDIUM 6% exploit odds Fix listed Memory safety Library

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 6.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-08-16 10:38 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:44 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 6.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-08-16 10:38 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:44 UTC
Exploit probability: 6.0% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-189
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sun Sunos 5.11
Wireshark 1.8.0
Wireshark 1.8.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.4

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2012-4298.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2012-4298. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

· More options · Status badge

Download Square Reddit

Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record