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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2004-0176: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 25 2004(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.8.13 to 0.10.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) NetFlow, (2) IGAP, (3) EIGRP, (4) PGM, (5) IrDA, (6) BGP, (7) ISUP, or (8) TCAP dissectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.6
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.5
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.19
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.18
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.14
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.15
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.10
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.8
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.16
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.13
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.3
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.13
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.9
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.8.14
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.11
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.7
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.4
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.12

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-511

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0176?

    CVE-2004-0176 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0176?

    To fix CVE-2004-0176, you should upgrade Ethereal to the latest version that resolves these buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • What versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2004-0176?

    CVE-2004-0176 affects Ethereal versions from 0.8.13 to 0.10.2.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2004-0176 allow?

    CVE-2004-0176 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • Are there any specific dissectors in Ethereal that are vulnerable in CVE-2004-0176?

    Yes, CVE-2004-0176 specifically affects dissectors like NetFlow, IGAP, EIGRP, PGM, IrDA, BGP, ISUP, and TCAP.

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