CVE-2009-2563: High severity wireshark vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2009
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.7

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-2009-2563?

CVE-2009-2563 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2563?

To mitigate CVE-2009-2563, update Wireshark to the latest version beyond 1.2.0.

3

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-2563?

CVE-2009-2563 affects Wireshark versions 1.0.6 to 1.2.0.

4

Can CVE-2009-2563 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2563 can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to a crash.

5

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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