CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1563

First published: Mon Mar 31 2008(Updated: )

The "decode as" feature in packet-bssap.c in the SCCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1563?

    CVE-2008-1563 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing attackers to crash the application.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1563?

    To fix CVE-2008-1563, upgrade Wireshark to version 0.99.9 or later.

  • Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-1563?

    CVE-2008-1563 affects Wireshark versions 0.99.2 through 0.99.8.

  • Can CVE-2008-1563 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1563 can be exploited remotely via a malformed packet.

  • What kind of impact does CVE-2008-1563 have on the system?

    CVE-2008-1563 can cause a denial of service by crashing the Wireshark application.

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