Vulnerability Description
DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-037.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102268626526119&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-130PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00004.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9205.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-036.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-088.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-170.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4807
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-037.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102268626526119&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-130PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00004.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0403?
CVE-2002-0403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2002-0403?
CVE-2002-0403 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-2002-0403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.