CVE-2005-2367
First published: Wed Aug 10 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the proto_item_set_text function in Ethereal 0.9.4 through 0.10.11, as used in multiple dissectors, allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges via a crafted AFP packet.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.10.1 | |
| 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 | =0.9.15 | |
| 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 | =0.9.13 | |
| 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 | =0.10.6 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.10.8 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.10.9 | |
| Ethereal Group Ethereal | =0.9.12 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=289&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00020.html
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-27.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:131
- 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
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10765
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2367?
CVE-2005-2367 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote attackers to potentially gain privileges through exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2367?
To mitigate the CVE-2005-2367 vulnerability, upgrade Ethereal to version 0.10.12 or later, or apply the vendor's patches if available.
What versions of Ethereal are affected by CVE-2005-2367?
CVE-2005-2367 affects Ethereal versions 0.9.4 through 0.10.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2367?
CVE-2005-2367 is a format string vulnerability that allows remote code execution through crafted packets.
Can CVE-2005-2367 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2367 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted AFP packets.
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