CVE-2002-0403
First published: Tue Jun 18 2002(Updated: )
DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.9.2 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.9_.0 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.9.3 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.9.1 | |
| =0.9.1 | ||
| =0.9.2 | ||
| =0.9.3 | ||
| =0.9_.0 |
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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://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-170.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4807
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9205.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102268626526119&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0403?
CVE-2002-0403 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0403?
To fix CVE-2002-0403, upgrade Ethereal to version 0.9.3 or later.
What impact does CVE-2002-0403 have on Ethereal?
CVE-2002-0403 can cause Ethereal to enter an infinite loop, resulting in excessive CPU consumption.
Which versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2002-0403?
Ethereal versions 0.9.0 to 0.9.2 are affected by CVE-2002-0403.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2002-0403?
Yes, there are known exploits for CVE-2002-0403 that utilize malformed packets to trigger the vulnerability.
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