Vulnerability Description
packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via fragmented HTTP packets.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070301-01-P.asc
- http://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1200ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2565
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24011
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24016PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24084
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24650Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24970Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017581
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-166.htm
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:033
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0066.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22352PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0459?
CVE-2007-0459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via fragmented HTTP packets.
How severe is CVE-2007-0459?
CVE-2007-0459 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-2007-0459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.