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CVE-2004-1141

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

The HTTP dissector in Ethereal 0.10.1 through 0.10.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain packet that causes the dissector to access previously-freed memory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ethereal=0.10.1
Ethereal=0.10.2
Ethereal=0.10.3
Ethereal=0.10.4
Ethereal=0.10.5
Ethereal=0.10.6
Ethereal=0.10.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1141?

    CVE-2004-1141 has a severity level that is classified as high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1141?

    To fix CVE-2004-1141, you should upgrade to a version of Ethereal that is newer than 0.10.7.

  • What does CVE-2004-1141 affect?

    CVE-2004-1141 affects specific versions of Ethereal, specifically from 0.10.1 to 0.10.7.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1141?

    CVE-2004-1141 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the application to crash.

  • Can CVE-2004-1141 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-1141 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted packets.

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