CVE-2008-3137: Input Validation

Published Jul 10, 2008
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Updated

The GSM SMS dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0

Remediation

Event History

Jul 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3137?

CVE-2008-3137 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3137?

To fix CVE-2008-3137, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3137?

CVE-2008-3137 affects Wireshark versions from 0.9.5 to 1.0.0 inclusively.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-3137 allow?

CVE-2008-3137 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through unspecified vectors.

5

When was CVE-2008-3137 disclosed?

CVE-2008-3137 was disclosed in 2008.

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