CVE-2008-3140: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2008
·Updated
The syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors, possibly related to an "incomplete SS7 MSU syslog encapsulated packet."
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
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-2008-3140?
CVE-2008-3140 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3140?
To fix CVE-2008-3140, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.0.1 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3140?
CVE-2008-3140 specifically affects Wireshark version 1.0.0.
4
Can CVE-2008-3140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3140 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted syslog packets.
5
What type of impact does CVE-2008-3140 have on Wireshark?
CVE-2008-3140 can cause Wireshark to crash, resulting in a denial of service.