Vulnerability Description
The WLCCP dissector in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32840Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:242
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-07.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47292
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32840Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:242
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-07.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47292
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6472?
CVE-2008-6472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WLCCP dissector in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-6472?
CVE-2008-6472 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-2008-6472?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.