Vulnerability Description
The OSI dissector in Ethereal 0.9.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid IPv4 or IPv6 prefix lengths, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
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 | <= 0.9.12 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-030.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000662
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9007
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-324PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00010.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-077.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-030.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000662
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9007
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-324PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00010.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-077.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0429?
CVE-2003-0429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The OSI dissector in Ethereal 0.9.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via invalid IPv4 or IPv6 prefix lengths, possibly triggering a...
How severe is CVE-2003-0429?
CVE-2003-0429 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-2003-0429?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.