CVE-2005-2366
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
Unknown vulnerability in the BER dissector in Ethereal 0.10.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (abort or infinite loop) via unknown attack vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal | =0.10.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00020.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-27.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00003.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-687.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14399
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16225/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17102
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11239
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2366?
CVE-2005-2366 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2366?
To fix CVE-2005-2366, upgrade to a later version of Ethereal that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2366?
CVE-2005-2366 is a denial of service vulnerability in the BER dissector of Ethereal.
What versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2005-2366?
Ethereal version 0.10.11 is the only version specifically affected by CVE-2005-2366.
What can attackers do with CVE-2005-2366?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2366 to cause Ethereal to abort or enter an infinite loop, leading to a denial of service.
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