CVE-2009-0599: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Feb 16 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in wiretap/netscreen.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed NetScreen snoop file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.99.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=2590
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33690
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33872
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021697
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0040
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-2984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34264
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34344
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-March/msg00652.html
- 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/2009/0370
- http://osvdb.org/51815
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9677
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14732
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501763/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0599?
CVE-2009-0599 has a medium severity level as it can lead to denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0599?
To fix CVE-2009-0599, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.0.6 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-0599?
Versions of Wireshark from 0.99.7 to 1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2009-0599.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-0599 facilitate?
CVE-2009-0599 facilitates a user-assisted remote attack that can cause denial of service.
Can CVE-2009-0599 be exploited without user interaction?
No, CVE-2009-0599 requires user interaction to be exploited.
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