CVE-2002-0353
First published: Fri May 03 2002(Updated: )
The ASN.1 parser in Ethereal 0.9.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain malformed packet, which causes Ethereal to allocate memory incorrectly, possibly due to zero-length fields.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal | =0.9.1 | |
| Ethereal | =0.9.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00003.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-130
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-088.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4604
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8952.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000474
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0353?
CVE-2002-0353 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0353?
To resolve CVE-2002-0353, upgrade Ethereal to version 0.9.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2002-0353?
CVE-2002-0353 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.1 and 0.9.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0353 exploit?
CVE-2002-0353 exploits a vulnerability in the ASN.1 parser leading to a crash.
Is CVE-2002-0353 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2002-0353 can be exploited by remote attackers.
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