Vulnerability Description
The DOCSIS dissector in Wireshark 0.9.6 through 1.0.12 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet trace file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39661Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42877
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:099
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/07/7
- http://www.osvdb.org/64363
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39950
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1081PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0076
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2010-03.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2010-04.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=4644
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1455?
CVE-2010-1455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The DOCSIS dissector in Wireshark 0.9.6 through 1.0.12 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.7 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet trace file.
How severe is CVE-2010-1455?
CVE-2010-1455 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-2010-1455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal, Wireshark Wireshark.