CVE-2002-0822: High severity Ethereal Group Ethereal vulnerability
Ethereal 0.9.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly excecute arbitrary code via the (1) SOCKS, (2) RSVP, (3) AFS, or (4) LMP dissectors, which can be caused to core dump.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0822?
CVE-2002-0822 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0822?
To fix CVE-2002-0822, you should upgrade Ethereal to a version later than 0.9.4 or implement network-based filtering to block the specific dissectors.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0822?
CVE-2002-0822 affects Ethereal versions up to and including 0.9.4.
Can CVE-2002-0822 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2002-0822 primarily causes denial of service, the potential for arbitrary code execution could lead to unauthorized access and data breaches.
Who is at risk for CVE-2002-0822?
Users of Ethereal versions 0.9.4 and earlier are at risk for CVE-2002-0822, especially if they have not implemented adequate security measures.