Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to an array index error. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35884Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35748
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35884Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35748
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2559?
CVE-2009-2559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to an array index error. NOTE: some of these deta...
How severe is CVE-2009-2559?
CVE-2009-2559 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-2009-2559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireshark Wireshark.