MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2010-1455

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.

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

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ethereal GroupEthereal0.9.6
WiresharkWireshark0.9.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

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.