CVE-2004-0507: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 03 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the MMSE dissector for Ethereal 0.10.1 to 0.10.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal | =0.10.1 | |
| Ethereal | =0.10.2 | |
| Ethereal | =0.10.3 | |
| SGI ProPack | =2.4 | |
| SGI ProPack | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00014.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-01.xml
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000916
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-234.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-150.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10347
- http://www.osvdb.org/6134
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010158
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11608
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11776
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11836
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16152
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A988
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0507?
CVE-2004-0507 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0507?
To fix CVE-2004-0507, you should upgrade Ethereal to a version later than 0.10.3.
Which software is affected by CVE-2004-0507?
CVE-2004-0507 affects Ethereal versions 0.10.1 to 0.10.3 and SGI ProPack 2.4 and 3.0.
Can CVE-2004-0507 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0507 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0507?
CVE-2004-0507 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MMSE dissector of Ethereal.
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