Vulnerability Description
The "decode as" feature in packet-bssap.c in the SCCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29569Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29695
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29736
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29971
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32091
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-392.htm
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0138
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200805-05.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:091
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0890.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490487/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28485Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019728
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1563?
CVE-2008-1563 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The "decode as" feature in packet-bssap.c in the SCCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.6 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a ma...
How severe is CVE-2008-1563?
CVE-2008-1563 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1563?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.