CVE-2009-2563
First published: Tue Jul 21 2009(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Infiniband dissector in Wireshark 1.0.6 through 1.2.0, when running on unspecified platforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35884
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35748
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:194
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-05.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/17/15
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.0.9.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:031
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/18/2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6321
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11210
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2563?
CVE-2009-2563 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2563?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2563, update Wireshark to the latest version beyond 1.2.0.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-2563?
CVE-2009-2563 affects Wireshark versions 1.0.6 to 1.2.0.
Can CVE-2009-2563 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-2563 can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to a crash.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2009-2563?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2009-2563; updating Wireshark is recommended.
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