CVE-2005-2365: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 10, 2005
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in the SMB dissector in Ethereal 0.9.0 through 0.10.11 allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow or a denial of service (memory consumption) via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
29 affected components
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.6
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.10
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.5
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.2
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.14
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.0
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.15
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.10
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.8
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.3
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.4
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.7
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.16
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.11
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.5
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.0
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.3
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.13
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.9
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.11
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.7
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.4
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.1
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.6
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.8
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.10.9
Ethereal Group Ethereal=0.9.12
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 10, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-2365?
The severity of CVE-2005-2365 is considered critical due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow or denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2365?
To fix CVE-2005-2365, upgrade your Ethereal software to a version that is not affected, specifically any version later than 0.10.11.
3
What versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2005-2365?
CVE-2005-2365 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.0 through 0.10.11.
4
Can CVE-2005-2365 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2365 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger the vulnerability.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2365 classified as?
CVE-2005-2365 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.