CVE-2008-3932: Input Validation

Published Sep 4, 2008
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Updated

Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.7 through 1.0.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted NCP packet that triggers an infinite loop.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.9
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.10
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.11
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.12
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.13
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.14
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6a
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2

Event History

Sep 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3932?

CVE-2008-3932 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, posing a high risk to affected systems.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2008-3932?

To mitigate CVE-2008-3932, it is recommended to upgrade Wireshark to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3932?

CVE-2008-3932 affects Wireshark versions from 0.9.7 to 1.0.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-3932 facilitate?

CVE-2008-3932 allows attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending a crafted NCP packet that causes an infinite loop.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2008-3932?

Users of Wireshark versions 0.9.7 through 1.0.2 are impacted by CVE-2008-3932, potentially compromising their network analysis capabilities.

Contact

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