CVE-2008-3137: Input Validation
Published Jul 10, 2008
·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
Patch Available
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.