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CVE-2002-0403

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

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CVE-2002-0403 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ethereal GroupEthereal0.9.1
Ethereal GroupEthereal0.9.2
Ethereal GroupEthereal0.9.3
Ethereal GroupEthereal0.9_.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0403?
DNS dissector in Ethereal before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed packet that causes Ethereal to enter an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2002-0403?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0403 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0403?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST