CVE-2007-6117: Medium severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2007-6117 to the following vulnerability:
Unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP dissector for Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.10.14 to 0.99.6 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors related to chunked messages.
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Unspecified vulnerability in the HTTP dissector for Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.10.14 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted chunked messages.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6117?
CVE-2007-6117 has been identified as a vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6117?
To fix CVE-2007-6117, update Wireshark to a version later than 0.99.6.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2007-6117?
CVE-2007-6117 affects Wireshark versions from 0.10.14 to 0.99.6.
Can CVE-2007-6117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6117 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted chunked messages.
What impact does CVE-2007-6117 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2007-6117 includes potential crashes and unauthorized code execution on affected systems.