Vulnerability Description
The RTMPT dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.8 through 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors. NOTE: this might be due to a use-after-free error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rpath | Rpath Linux | 1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30886Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30942
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-04.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020404
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0212
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30020
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1982/references
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-03.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43517
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3139?
CVE-2008-3139 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The RTMPT dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.8 through 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors. NOTE: this might be due to a use-after-free...
How severe is CVE-2008-3139?
CVE-2008-3139 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-2008-3139?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpath Rpath Linux, Wireshark Wireshark.