CVE-2005-0705
First published: Thu Mar 17 2005(Updated: )
The GPRS-LLC dissector in Ethereal 0.10.7 through 0.10.9, with the "ignore cipher bit" option enabled. allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash).
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal | =0.10.7 | |
| Ethereal | =0.10.8 | |
| Ethereal | =0.10.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00018.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-16.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-306.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00003.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12762
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:053
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10565
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0705?
CVE-2005-0705 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can crash the Ethereal application.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0705?
To fix CVE-2005-0705, upgrade Ethereal to version 0.10.10 or later to ensure the vulnerability is patched.
Which versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2005-0705?
Ethereal versions 0.10.7, 0.10.8, and 0.10.9 are all affected by CVE-2005-0705.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-0705?
The impact of CVE-2005-0705 is that it allows remote attackers to crash the Ethereal application, leading to a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0705?
Disabling the 'ignore cipher bit' option in Ethereal may provide a temporary workaround for CVE-2005-0705.
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