CVE-2010-2285: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jun 15, 2010
·Updated
The SMB PIPE dissector in Wireshark 0.8.20 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.
Affected Software
35 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.8.20
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.13
Wireshark Wireshark=0.10.14
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.11
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.13
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
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 15, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2285?
CVE-2010-2285 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-2285?
To fix CVE-2010-2285, you should update Wireshark to the latest version that has patched this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2010-2285?
CVE-2010-2285 affects Wireshark versions 0.8.20 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8.
4
Can CVE-2010-2285 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-2285 allows remote attackers to exploit it, potentially leading to system failure.
5
What can happen if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2285?
If your system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2285, it may experience crashes or become unresponsive due to the denial of service.