Vulnerability Description
epan/dissectors/packet-xot.c in the XOT dissector (dissect_xot_pdu) in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.8 through 0.99.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via an encoded XOT packet that produces a zero length value when it is decoded.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.8 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20061101-01-P
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22590Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22659
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22672
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22692
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22797
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23096
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017129
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-255.htm
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/723736US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:195
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_65_ethereal.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0726.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4805?
CVE-2006-4805 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). epan/dissectors/packet-xot.c in the XOT dissector (dissect_xot_pdu) in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.8 through 0.99.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and c...
How severe is CVE-2006-4805?
CVE-2006-4805 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-2006-4805?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.