CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3141: Infoleak

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3141?

    CVE-2008-3141 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting certain versions of Wireshark.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2008-3141 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3141 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read system memory.

  • Is CVE-2008-3141 a known vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3141 is a documented and known vulnerability as part of Wireshark's security advisories.

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