Vulnerability Description
Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | <= 1.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-November/065840.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32840PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4663
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-082.htm
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0336
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:242
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/24/1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498562/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499154/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32422
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021275
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3231
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-07.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5285?
CVE-2008-5285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2008-5285?
CVE-2008-5285 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-2008-5285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.