CVE-2009-3550: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 30 2009(Updated: )
The DCERPC/NT dissector in Wireshark 0.10.10 through 1.0.9 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.14 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =0.10.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.0.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-07.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.2.3.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.0.10.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37175
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-08.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36846
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3061
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1942
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37477
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37409
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54017
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6005
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10103
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3550?
CVE-2009-3550 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3550?
To fix CVE-2009-3550, update Wireshark to a version later than 1.2.2 or 1.0.9.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-3550?
CVE-2009-3550 affects Wireshark versions 0.10.10 through 1.0.9 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.2.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-3550 allow?
CVE-2009-3550 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause an application crash.
Is CVE-2009-3550 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2009-3550 is not considered critical but poses a risk since it can lead to denial of service affecting application availability.
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