CVE-2009-4378
First published: Mon Dec 21 2009(Updated: )
The IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet, related to "formatting a date/time using strftime."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3596
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37407
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-09.html
- http://osvdb.org/61179
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023374
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg01248.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=4319
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7576
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4378?
CVE-2009-4378 has a severity level that may result in a denial of service due to a crash in Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4378?
To fix CVE-2009-4378, upgrade Wireshark to a version later than 1.2.4.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2009-4378?
CVE-2009-4378 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.4.
Can CVE-2009-4378 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-4378 can be exploited remotely through crafted packets.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-4378 on system stability?
CVE-2009-4378 can lead to crashes in Wireshark, affecting system stability when processing certain packets.
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- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/remedy
- agent/author
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.2.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.2.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.2.2
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.2.3
- version/wireshark wireshark/1.2.4
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows