CVE-2007-6119: High severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Nov 23, 2007
·Updated
The DCP ETSI dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (long loop and resource consumption) via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 23, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6119?
CVE-2007-6119 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to its potential to cause resource exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6119?
To resolve CVE-2007-6119, update Wireshark to a version newer than 0.99.6 as it contains patches addressing this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2007-6119?
Wireshark version 0.99.6 is specifically affected by CVE-2007-6119.
4
Can CVE-2007-6119 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6119 can be exploited remotely by attackers to create a denial of service condition.
5
What impact does CVE-2007-6119 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2007-6119 on users is a potential denial of service, leading to system instability and resource depletion.