Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX 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 | 0.9.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17254
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17286
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17327
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17377
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17392
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17480
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21813
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015082
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1171
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00021.htmlPatchURL Repurposed
- http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20051020.ethereal_slimp3_bof.py.php
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-25.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_25_sr.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20126
- http://www.osvdb.org/20135
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3243?
CVE-2005-3243 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX dissector.
How severe is CVE-2005-3243?
CVE-2005-3243 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-2005-3243?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.