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
Remediation
Patch Available
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.