Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.9.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via (1) the BGP dissector, or (2) the WCP dissector.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | <= 0.9.4 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00005.htmlVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000505
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00005.htmlVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0821?
CVE-2002-0821 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.9.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via (1) the BGP dissector, or (2) the WCP dissector.
How severe is CVE-2002-0821?
CVE-2002-0821 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0821?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.