CVE-2006-3628: Critical severity Ethereal Group Ethereal vulnerability
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Wireshark (aka Ethereal) 0.10.x to 0.99.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) ANSI MAP, (2) Checkpoint FW-1, (3) MQ, (4) XML, and (5) NTP dissectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3628?
CVE-2006-3628 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3628?
To fix CVE-2006-3628, upgrade to a version of Wireshark or Ethereal that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3628?
CVE-2006-3628 affects multiple versions of Wireshark and Ethereal, specifically versions from 0.10.x to 0.99.0.
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-3628 enable?
CVE-2006-3628 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2006-3628 still a threat today?
CVE-2006-3628 is less of a threat today, but systems running the affected versions remain vulnerable if not patched.