CVE-2002-0401: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jun 18 2002(Updated: )
SMB dissector in Ethereal 0.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via malformed packets that cause Ethereal to dereference a NULL pointer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal | =0.9.1 | |
| Ethereal | =0.9.2 | |
| Ethereal | =0.9.3 | |
| Ethereal | =0.9_.0 | |
| Ethereal | <=0.9.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00004.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-130
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-036.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-088.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4806
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9204.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102268626526119&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0401?
CVE-2002-0401 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0401?
To fix CVE-2002-0401, update Ethereal to version 0.9.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2002-0401?
CVE-2002-0401 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.3 and earlier, including 0.9.2, 0.9.1, and 0.9.0.
Can CVE-2002-0401 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0401 can be exploited remotely through malformed SMB packets.
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2002-0401?
Symptoms of CVE-2002-0401 exploitation may include application crashes or unexpected behavior when handling network packets.
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