CVE-2008-3146: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 2, 2008
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in packetncp2222.inc in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.7 through 1.0.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted NCP packet that causes an invalid pointer to be used.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6a
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.7

Event History

Sep 2, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2008-3146?

CVE-2008-3146 is a vulnerability in Wireshark that involves multiple buffer overflows due to crafted NCP packets leading to potential application crashes and arbitrary code execution.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3146?

CVE-2008-3146 affects Wireshark versions 0.9.7 through 1.0.2.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2008-3146?

The risk associated with CVE-2008-3146 includes denial of service attacks and the possibility of executing arbitrary code.

4

How do I fix CVE-2008-3146?

To fix CVE-2008-3146, you should upgrade to a later, patched version of Wireshark.

5

What symptoms indicate a CVE-2008-3146 exploitation attempt?

Symptoms of a CVE-2008-3146 exploitation attempt may include unexpected crashes or instability of Wireshark when processing NCP packets.

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