CVE-2007-6451: Medium severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the CIP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.14 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger allocation of large amounts of memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6451?
CVE-2007-6451 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service by crashing affected Wireshark versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6451?
To fix CVE-2007-6451, update Wireshark to version 0.99.7 or higher, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2007-6451?
CVE-2007-6451 affects Wireshark versions from 0.9.14 to 0.99.6.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-6451?
Exploiting CVE-2007-6451 allows remote attackers to trigger excessive memory allocation, leading to a crash of the Wireshark application.
Is CVE-2007-6451 a remote exploitation vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2007-6451 is considered a remote exploitation vulnerability as it can be triggered by attackers over a network.