CVE-2008-3140
First published: Thu 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."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-03.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30020
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30886
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31378
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-04.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1982/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30942
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020404
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0212
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00544.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43518
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14700
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493882/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3140?
CVE-2008-3140 specifically affects Wireshark version 1.0.0.
Can CVE-2008-3140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3140 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted syslog packets.
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.
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