CVE-2008-3141: Infoleak
Published Jul 10, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the RMI dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.5 through 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to read system memory via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
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-2008-3141?
CVE-2008-3141 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of Wireshark.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3141?
To fix CVE-2008-3141, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not affected, such as Wireshark 1.0.1 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3141?
CVE-2008-3141 affects Wireshark versions 0.9.5 through 1.0.0, including versions 0.99.x up to 0.99.8.
4
Can CVE-2008-3141 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3141 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read system memory.
5
Is CVE-2008-3141 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2008-3141 is a documented and known vulnerability as part of Wireshark's security advisories.