CVE-2008-4683
First published: Wed Oct 22 2008(Updated: )
The dissect_btacl function in packet-bthci_acl.c in the Bluetooth ACL dissector in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or abort) via a packet with an invalid length, related to an erroneous tvb_memcpy call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.6a | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31838
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32355
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021069
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-06.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1513
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:215
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32944
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0336
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-082.htm
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2872
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9821
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14982
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499154/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4683?
CVE-2008-4683 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
What does CVE-2008-4683 affect?
CVE-2008-4683 affects multiple versions of Wireshark, specifically between versions 0.99.2 and 1.0.3.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4683?
To fix CVE-2008-4683, you should upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not affected, such as version 1.0.4 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-4683 enable?
CVE-2008-4683 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack, potentially crashing the application.
How does CVE-2008-4683 cause denial of service?
CVE-2008-4683 causes denial of service due to an error in the dissect_btacl function when handling packets with an invalid length.
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