CVE-2009-2561: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Jul 21, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the sFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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-2009-2561?
CVE-2009-2561 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-2561?
To fix CVE-2009-2561, upgrade to a later version of Wireshark that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2009-2561 have on Wireshark users?
CVE-2009-2561 can lead to excessive CPU and memory consumption, affecting system performance.
4
Which version of Wireshark is affected by CVE-2009-2561?
CVE-2009-2561 specifically affects Wireshark version 1.2.0.
5
Can CVE-2009-2561 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2561 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to trigger the denial of service.