CVE-2014-8712
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in...
CVE-2014-8712 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Wireshark, published November 14, 2014. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.10%, the 87th percentile. Fixed in wireshark 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.10%EPSS, 87th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.12.1+g01b65bf-2wireshark +34 more
Description
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wiresharkDebian:12 | before 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 |
wiresharkDebian:13 | before 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 |
wiresharkDebian:14 | before 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 | 1.12.1+g01b65bf-2 |
wiresharkDebian:6.0 From an advisory covering 17 CVEs | before 1.8.2-5wheezy15~deb6u1, plus listed versions 1.2.11-61.2.11-6+squeeze11.2.11-6+squeeze101.2.11-6+squeeze111.2.11-6+squeeze12 Show 45 moreShow less1.2.11-6+squeeze131.2.11-6+squeeze141.2.11-6+squeeze151.2.11-6+squeeze21.2.11-6+squeeze41.2.11-6+squeeze51.2.11-6+squeeze61.2.11-6+squeeze71.2.11-6+squeeze81.2.11-6+squeeze91.4.0-11.4.0~rc2-11.4.0~rc2-21.4.1-11.4.2-11.4.2-21.4.2-31.4.3-11.4.3-21.4.3-31.4.4-11.4.5-11.4.6-11.5.0-11.5.1-11.6.0-11.6.0-21.6.1-11.6.2-11.6.3-11.6.4-11.6.5-11.6.5-21.6.6-11.6.7-11.6.8-11.8.0-11.8.0~rc1-11.8.2-11.8.2-21.8.2-51.8.2-5wheezy11.8.2-5wheezy101.8.2-5wheezy111.8.2-5wheezy12 | 1.8.2-5wheezy15~deb6u1 |
wiresharkDebian:7 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.8.2-5wheezy13, plus listed versions 1.8.2-5wheezy101.8.2-5wheezy111.8.2-5wheezy121.8.2-5wheezy21.8.2-5wheezy3 Show 6 moreShow less1.8.2-5wheezy41.8.2-5wheezy51.8.2-5wheezy61.8.2-5wheezy71.8.2-5wheezy81.8.2-5wheezy9 | 1.8.2-5wheezy13 |
wiresharkMageia:3 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.10.11-1.mga3 | 1.10.11-1.mga3 |
wiresharkMageia:4 From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 1.10.11-1.mga4 | 1.10.11-1.mga4 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::client From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::server From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:6::workstation From an advisory covering 9 CVEs | before 0:1.8.10-17.el6 | 0:1.8.10-17.el6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 21 CVEs | before 0:1.10.14-7.el7 | 0:1.10.14-7.el7 |
wiresharkUbuntu:14.04:LTS | before 2.6.3-1~ubuntu14.04.1, plus listed versions 1.10.2-11.10.3-11.10.5-1ubuntu11.10.5-21.10.6-11.12.1+g01b65bf-4+deb8u11ubuntu0.14.04.1 | 2.6.3-1~ubuntu14.04.1 |
wiresharkUbuntu:16.04:LTS | before 2.6.3-1~ubuntu16.04.1, plus listed versions 1.12.7+g7fc8978-11.12.8+g5b6e543-22.0.1+g59ea380-3build12.0.2+ga16e22e-12.2.6+g32dac6a-2ubuntu0.16.04 | 2.6.3-1~ubuntu16.04.1 |
wiresharkUbuntu:18.04:LTS | before 2.6.3-1~ubuntu18.04.1, plus listed versions 2.4.2-12.4.3-12.4.4-12.4.5-1 | 2.6.3-1~ubuntu18.04.1 |
wiresharkopenSUSE:Tumbleweed From an advisory covering 262 CVEs | before 2.2.2-1.1 | 2.2.2-1.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-8712- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-399
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-8712- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2014-8544No score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
EUVD-2014-8544- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-43xh-764p-9whgNo score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in...
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
GHSA-43xh-764p-9whg- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
CVE-2014-8712- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2014-8712No score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2014-8712- Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSVMGASA-2014-0471No score
Updated wireshark packages fix security vulnerabilities
SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
AMQP crash (CVE-2014-8711).
NCP crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
- Record
MGASA-2014-0471- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVopenSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1No score
wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 on GA media
These are all security issues fixed in the wireshark-2.2.2-1.1 package on the GA media of openSUSE Tumbleweed.
- Record
openSUSE-SU-2024:10199-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:0426-1No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
- Record
SUSE-SU-2015:0426-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:0653-1No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
- Record
SUSE-SU-2015:0653-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2015:1098-1No score
Security update for wireshark
wireshark has been updated to version 1.10.11 to fix five security issues.
These security issues have been fixed:
* SigComp UDVM buffer overflow (CVE-2014-8710).
* AMQP dissector crash (CVE-2014-8711).
* NCP dissector crashes (CVE-2014-8712, CVE-2014-8713).
* TN5250 infinite loops (CVE-2014-8714).
This non-security issue has been fixed:
* enable zlib (bnc#899303).
Further bug fixes and updated protocol support as listed in:
https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html https://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.10.11.html
Security Issues:
* CVE-2014-8711
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8711>
* CVE-2014-8710
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8710>
* CVE-2014-8714
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8714>
* CVE-2014-8712
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8712>
* CVE-2014-8713
<http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-8713>
- Record
SUSE-SU-2015:1098-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2014-8712No score
The build_expert_data function in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.10.x before 1.10.11 and 1.12.x before 1.12.2 does not properly initialize a data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2014-8712- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=41f6923b3049dfb57bef544a4c580f256f807e85
secunia.com/advisories/60290
securityfocus.com/bid/71071
oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2014-22.html
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rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1460.html
debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3076
bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=10628
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00104.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-December/145658.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8712
github.com/advisories/GHSA-43xh-764p-9whg
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-8712
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0471.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14531
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:1460
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1163581
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2015/rhsa-2015_1460.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-8710
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2015/suse-su-20150426-1
bugzilla.suse.com/813217
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2014-8712
Left out here: 10 versions and 233 references. The JSON record has them.