CVE-2004-0507: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 3, 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.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.3
SGI ProPack=2.4
SGI ProPack=3.0
Event History
Jun 3, 2004
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-2004-0507?
CVE-2004-0507 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0507?
To fix CVE-2004-0507, you should upgrade Ethereal to a version later than 0.10.3.
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.
4
Can CVE-2004-0507 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0507 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0507?
CVE-2004-0507 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the MMSE dissector of Ethereal.