The pcapng_read_if_descr_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcapng parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.8 uses too many levels of pointer indirection, which allows remote attackers to cause. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Denial Of Service
Solaris
Wireshark
NVD
CVSS 2.0
4.3
EPSS
0.6%