CVE-2010-0751: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 6, 2010
·Updated
The ipevictor function in ipfragment.c in libnids before 1.24, as used in dsniff and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via crafted fragmented packets.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Libnids Project Libnids<1.24
Fedoraproject Fedora=11
Fedoraproject Fedora=13
Fedoraproject Fedora=12
Event History
Apr 6, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0751?
CVE-2010-0751 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0751?
To fix CVE-2010-0751, upgrade libnids to version 1.24 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2010-0751?
CVE-2010-0751 affects libnids versions prior to 1.24 and specific versions of Fedora, including 11, 12, and 13.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-0751 exploit?
CVE-2010-0751 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted fragmented packets.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2010-0751?
The impact of CVE-2010-0751 is a denial of service, which results in a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference.