CVE-2006-5740: Medium severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Oct 27, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted LDAP packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Event History
Oct 27, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 28, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5740?
CVE-2006-5740 has been classified as causing a denial of service, particularly a crash in Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5740?
To fix CVE-2006-5740, upgrade to a later version of Wireshark than 0.99.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5740?
CVE-2006-5740 affects users of Wireshark version 0.99.3 who utilize the LDAP dissector feature.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2006-5740 allow?
CVE-2006-5740 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a crafted LDAP packet.
5
When was CVE-2006-5740 discovered?
CVE-2006-5740 was reported in 2006, highlighting a vulnerability in a previous version of Wireshark.