CVE-2008-1561: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.5 through 0.99.8 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet to the (1) X.509sat or (2) Roofnet dissectors. NOTE: Vector 2 might also lead to a hang.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1561?
CVE-2008-1561 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1561?
To fix CVE-2008-1561, upgrade Wireshark to a version later than 0.99.8 that contains patches for this vulnerability.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-1561 allow?
CVE-2008-1561 allows remote attackers to crash the application or possibly cause it to hang through malformed packets.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-1561?
CVE-2008-1561 affects Wireshark versions 0.99.2 through 0.99.8.
Can CVE-2008-1561 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1561 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed packets to the affected Wireshark dissectors.