What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-4286?

CVE-2012-4286 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-4286?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-4286. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4286?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-4286. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sunos CVE-2012-4286

MEDIUM

Numeric Errors (CWE-189)

2012-08-16 cve@mitre.org

Denial Of Service Sunos Wireshark

4.3

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 16, 2012 - 10:38 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionCVE.org

The pcapng_read_packet_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted pcap-ng file.

AnalysisAI

The pcapng_read_packet_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-189. The pcapng_read_packet_block function in wiretap/pcapng.c in the pcap-ng file parser in Wireshark 1.8.x before 1.8.2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted pcap-ng file. Affected products include: Sun Sunos, Wireshark. Version information: before 1.8.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.