CVE-2008-4684
First published: Wed Oct 22 2008(Updated: )
packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain series of packets, as demonstrated by enabling the (1) PRP or (2) MATE post dissector.
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.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-06.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32355
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31838
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021069
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2549
- 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://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2872
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14767
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10223
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499154/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4684?
The severity of CVE-2008-4684 is considered critical due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4684?
To fix CVE-2008-4684, users should upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is newer than 1.0.3.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-4684?
Versions of Wireshark affected by CVE-2008-4684 include 0.99.2 through 1.0.3.
Can CVE-2008-4684 be exploited by an attacker?
Yes, CVE-2008-4684 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause application crashes.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-4684?
The impact of CVE-2008-4684 is the potential for a denial of service condition, resulting in application instability.
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