CVE-2008-6472: Medium severity Wireshark Wireshark vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2009
·Updated
The WLCCP dissector in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 14, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6472?
CVE-2008-6472 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-6472?
To fix CVE-2008-6472, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.0.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-6472?
Wireshark versions 0.99.7 through 1.0.4 are affected by CVE-2008-6472.
4
What impact does CVE-2008-6472 have on users?
CVE-2008-6472 can cause an infinite loop leading to a denial of service, disrupting normal operations.
5
Can CVE-2008-6472 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-6472 can be exploited by remote attackers.