CVE-2009-2559: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 21, 2009
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to an array index error. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.0

Event History

Jul 21, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2559?

CVE-2009-2559 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2559?

To fix CVE-2009-2559, upgrade to a fixed version of Wireshark that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-2559?

CVE-2009-2559 specifically affects Wireshark version 1.2.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2009-2559 enable?

CVE-2009-2559 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a crash through a buffer overflow.

5

Is CVE-2009-2559 considered a critical vulnerability?

While CVE-2009-2559 does not lead to remote code execution, it is considered critical due to its ability to crash the application.

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