CVE-2002-0821: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 2, 2002
·Updated
Buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.9.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via (1) the BGP dissector, or (2) the WCP dissector.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Ethereal Group Ethereal<=0.9.4
Event History
Aug 2, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0821?
CVE-2002-0821 has a high severity level due to its potential to enable remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0821?
To fix CVE-2002-0821, upgrade Ethereal to version 0.9.5 or later which includes patches for this vulnerability.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0821?
CVE-2002-0821 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.4 and earlier.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-0821 facilitate?
CVE-2002-0821 allows attackers to exploit buffer overflows for remote code execution or denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0821?
There are no reliable workarounds for CVE-2002-0821 other than upgrading to a patched version of Ethereal.