Vulnerability Description
packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain series of packets, as demonstrated by enabling the (1) PRP or (2) MATE post dissector.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32355Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32944
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021069
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-082.htm
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0336
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1673
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:215
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499154/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31838Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2872
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-06.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2549
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4684?
CVE-2008-4684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certa...
How severe is CVE-2008-4684?
CVE-2008-4684 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-2008-4684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.