3.3
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2283: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Tue Jun 15 2010(Updated: )

The SMB dissector in Wireshark 0.99.6 through 1.0.13, and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.13
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.11
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2283?

    CVE-2010-2283 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can impact affected versions of Wireshark.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2283?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-2283, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not vulnerable, specifically versions newer than 1.2.8.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2283?

    Affected versions by CVE-2010-2283 include Wireshark 0.99.6 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8.

  • Can CVE-2010-2283 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-2283 can be exploited remotely via unknown vectors leading to a denial of service.

  • What type of impact does CVE-2010-2283 have on Wireshark?

    The impact of CVE-2010-2283 on Wireshark results in a NULL pointer dereference, causing the application to crash.

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