Vulnerability Description
tcpdump, Ethereal, and other sniffer packages allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS packets in which a jump offset refers to itself, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop while decompressing the packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.8.4 |
| Lbl | Tcpdump | 3.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1165ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.SOL.4.10.100
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1165ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/templates/archive.pike?list=1&msg=Pine.SOL.4.10.100
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0333?
CVE-2000-0333 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). tcpdump, Ethereal, and other sniffer packages allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed DNS packets in which a jump offset refers to itself, which causes tcpdump to enter an in...
How severe is CVE-2000-0333?
CVE-2000-0333 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0333?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal, Lbl Tcpdump.