CVE-2007-6112: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 23 2007(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the PPP dissector Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | =0.99.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199958
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28197
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28207
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28304
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28325
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28564
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29048
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-23.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018988
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0004
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:001
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0058.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485792/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26532
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3956
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-03.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1975
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14561
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9772
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00606.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00712.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6112?
CVE-2007-6112 has a high severity rating due to its potential to crash the application and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6112?
To fix CVE-2007-6112, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is newer than 0.99.6.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-6112?
CVE-2007-6112 affects Wireshark version 0.99.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-6112?
CVE-2007-6112 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-6112 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2007-6112 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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