REDHAT-BUG-454984: Low severity wireshark vulnerability
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2008-3145 to the following vulnerability:
An unspecified flaw packet reassemblin in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.8.19 through 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors.
References: http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-04.html
Upstream bug: https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=2470
Upstream commit: http://anonsvn.wireshark.org/viewvc/index.py?view=rev&revision=25343
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-454984?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-454984 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit the flaw.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-454984?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-454984, upgrade Wireshark to the latest version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-454984?
Users of Wireshark versions from 0.8.19 to 1.0.1 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-454984.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-454984?
REDHAT-BUG-454984 is a vulnerability related to packet reassembly in Wireshark.
What can attackers do with REDHAT-BUG-454984?
Attackers exploiting REDHAT-BUG-454984 can cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code.