CVE-2002-0834: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 23, 2002
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the ISIS dissector for Ethereal 0.9.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via malformed packets.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.5
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.18
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9_.0
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.3
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.4
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.1

Event History

Aug 23, 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-2002-0834?

CVE-2002-0834 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0834?

To fix CVE-2002-0834, upgrade to Ethereal version 0.9.6 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What impact does CVE-2002-0834 have on affected systems?

CVE-2002-0834 can allow remote attackers to crash the Ethereal application or execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

4

Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2002-0834?

Ethereal versions 0.8, 0.9.1, 0.9.2, 0.9.3, 0.9.4, and 0.9.5 are all vulnerable to CVE-2002-0834.

5

Can CVE-2002-0834 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0834 can be exploited remotely through malformed packets targeting the affected Ethereal versions.

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