CVE-2007-6439
First published: Wed Dec 19 2007(Updated: )
Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite or large loop) via the (1) IPv6 or (2) USB dissector, which can trigger resource consumption or a crash. NOTE: this identifier originally included Firebird/Interbase, but it is already covered by CVE-2007-6116. The DCP ETSI issue is already covered by CVE-2007-6119.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-03.html
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199958
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-23.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28288
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0004
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:001
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28304
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1975
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0058.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27071
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28325
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28564
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-02/msg00008.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29048
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39181
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39180
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15002
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10331
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485792/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6439?
CVE-2007-6439 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential infinite loops in the Wireshark dissectors.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6439?
To fix CVE-2007-6439, upgrade to a later version of Wireshark beyond 0.99.6 where the issue has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6439?
Users of Wireshark version 0.99.6 are affected by CVE-2007-6439.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-6439?
CVE-2007-6439 can allow remote attackers to cause resource exhaustion leading to denial of service.
Is CVE-2007-6439 related to specific dissectors?
Yes, CVE-2007-6439 specifically involves vulnerabilities in the IPv6 and USB dissectors.
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