CVE-2009-2563: High severity wireshark vulnerability
Published 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.
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
Remediation
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-2009-2563?
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.