medium
4.3
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1268: Input Validation

First published: Mon Apr 13 2009(Updated: )

The Check Point High-Availability Protocol (CPHAP) dissector in Wireshark 0.9.6 through 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted FWHA_MY_STATE packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6a
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1268?

    CVE-2009-1268 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause remote denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1268?

    To fix CVE-2009-1268, upgrade Wireshark to a version later than 1.0.6 that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-1268?

    CVE-2009-1268 affects Wireshark versions 0.9.6 through 1.0.6.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-1268 involve?

    CVE-2009-1268 involves a denial of service attack that can crash the Wireshark application.

  • Can CVE-2009-1268 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1268 can be exploited remotely via crafted FWHA_MY_STATE packets.

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