CVE-2011-2597
First published: Thu Jul 07 2011(Updated: )
The Lucent/Ascend file parser in Wireshark 1.2.x before 1.2.18, 1.4.x through 1.4.7, and 1.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via malformed packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.11 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.10 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.15 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.14 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.12 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.13 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.17 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.2.16 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.4.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45086
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025738
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-10.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48506
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-09.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2011-11.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063591.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45574
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063586.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:118
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00021.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48947
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68335
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14794
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2597?
CVE-2011-2597 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed packets.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2597?
To fix CVE-2011-2597, upgrade to Wireshark versions 1.2.18, 1.4.8, or 1.6.1 and later.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2011-2597?
CVE-2011-2597 affects Wireshark versions 1.2.x before 1.2.18, 1.4.x through 1.4.7, and 1.6.0.
Can CVE-2011-2597 be exploited by a local user?
CVE-2011-2597 can only be exploited by remote attackers, not local users.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2597?
CVE-2011-2597 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
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