CVE-2009-3242: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in packet.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 and 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors related to "an uninitialized dissector handle," which triggers an assertion failure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3242?
CVE-2009-3242 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3242?
To fix CVE-2009-3242, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.2.2 or later which resolves the uninitialized dissector handle issue.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2009-3242?
CVE-2009-3242 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.0 and 1.2.1.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-3242?
CVE-2009-3242 can be exploited by remote attackers to crash the Wireshark application via uninitialized dissector handles.
Is CVE-2009-3242 still relevant today?
While CVE-2009-3242 was addressed in 2009, it's important to keep Wireshark updated to mitigate any residual risks related to older vulnerabilities.