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CVE-2005-0010

First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )

Unknown vulnerability in the MMSE dissector in Ethereal 0.10.4 through 0.10.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a free of statically allocated memory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ethereal=0.10.4
Ethereal=0.10.5
Ethereal=0.10.6
Ethereal=0.10.7
Ethereal=0.10.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0010?

    CVE-2005-0010 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0010?

    To fix CVE-2005-0010, upgrade to a later version of Ethereal that is not affected, such as 0.10.9 or above.

  • Which versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2005-0010?

    Ethereal versions 0.10.4 through 0.10.8 are affected by CVE-2005-0010.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-0010 enable?

    CVE-2005-0010 allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2005-0010?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2005-0010; upgrading to a safe version is recommended.

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