CVE-2003-0429: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 18, 2003
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Updated

The OSI dissector in Ethereal 0.9.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid IPv4 or IPv6 prefix lengths, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ethereal Group Ethereal<=0.9.12

Event History

Jun 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jul 24, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0429?

CVE-2003-0429 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0429?

To fix CVE-2003-0429, upgrade to Ethereal version 0.9.13 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2003-0429 enable?

CVE-2003-0429 enables remote denial of service attacks and may allow for arbitrary code execution.

4

Which versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2003-0429?

Ethereal versions 0.9.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0429.

5

What component of Ethereal is vulnerable in CVE-2003-0429?

The OSI dissector component in Ethereal is vulnerable in CVE-2003-0429.

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