CVE-2007-6438: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 19, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the SMB dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: this identifier originally included MP3 and NCP, but those issues are already covered by CVE-2007-6111.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Event History
Dec 19, 2007
CVE Published
10:46 PM
Dec 20, 2007
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-2007-6438?
CVE-2007-6438 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-6438?
To fix CVE-2007-6438, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2007-6438?
CVE-2007-6438 specifically affects Wireshark version 0.99.6.
4
Can CVE-2007-6438 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6438 can be exploited by remote attackers.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2007-6438?
CVE-2007-6438 involves an unspecified weakness in the SMB dissector in Wireshark.