CVE-2012-5602 | Wireshark up to 1.8.3 ICMPv6 CWD Command denial of service (wnpa-sec-2012-40 / ID 166686)
A vulnerability was found in Wireshark up to 1.8.3 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing in the library ICMPv6. The manipulation as part of CWD Command leads to denial of service.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-5602. The attack may be initiated remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.