CVE-2007-3391: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jun 26 2007(Updated: )
Wireshark 0.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a malformed DCP ETSI packet that triggers an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-0.99.6.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-02.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1498
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200708-12.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:145
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0710.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0709.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_15_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24662
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018315
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26004
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25987
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26499
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0059.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28583
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2353
- http://osvdb.org/37641
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35204
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14911
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11672
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3391?
CVE-2007-3391 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3391?
To fix CVE-2007-3391, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is higher than 0.99.5.
What does CVE-2007-3391 target specifically?
CVE-2007-3391 specifically targets Wireshark version 0.99.5 through malformed DCP ETSI packets.
Can CVE-2007-3391 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3391 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted packets.
Is CVE-2007-3391 present in later versions of Wireshark?
CVE-2007-3391 is not present in later versions of Wireshark, making an upgrade essential for protection.
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