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CVE-2010-3133

First published: Thu Aug 26 2010(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Wireshark 0.8.4 through 1.0.15 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.10 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse airpcap.dll, and possibly other DLLs, that is located in the same folder as a file that automatically launches Wireshark.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.7
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.9
Wireshark Wireshark<=1.2.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.6
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.10
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.1
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.12
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.8
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.4
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.9
Wireshark Wireshark=1.2.2
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.11
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3133?

    CVE-2010-3133 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3133?

    To fix CVE-2010-3133, upgrade to a version of Wireshark that is not affected, specifically any version above 1.2.10.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-3133?

    CVE-2010-3133 affects local users as well as potentially remote attackers using vulnerable versions of Wireshark.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2010-3133 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-3133 can facilitate DLL hijacking attacks through the use of a Trojan horse airpcap.dll.

  • What versions of Wireshark are vulnerable to CVE-2010-3133?

    Wireshark versions from 0.8.4 to 1.2.10 are vulnerable to CVE-2010-3133.

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