CVE-2006-5468
First published: Fri Oct 27 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2006-03.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20762
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22590
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-746
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:195
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22672
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0726.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_65_ethereal.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22797
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-255.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23096
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/363992
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4220
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29840
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14120
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10707
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450307/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5468?
CVE-2006-5468 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service, potentially crashing the affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5468?
To resolve CVE-2006-5468, upgrade Wireshark to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2006-5468?
CVE-2006-5468 specifically affects Wireshark version 0.99.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5468?
CVE-2006-5468 is an unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP dissector causing a denial of service.
Can CVE-2006-5468 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5468 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a crash in the affected software.
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