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CVE-2005-0739

UnknownEPSS 7.61%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0739 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IAPP dissector (packet-iapp.c) for Ethereal 0.9.1 to 0.10.9 does not properly use certain routines for formatting strings, which could leave it vulnerable to buffer overflows, as demonstrated using modified length values that are not properly handled by the dissect_pdus and pduval_to_str functions.. EPSS estimates a 7.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IAPP dissector (packet-iapp.c) for Ethereal 0.9.1 to 0.10.9 does not properly use certain routines for formatting strings, which could leave it vulnerable to buffer overflows, as demonstrated using modified length values that are not properly handled by the dissect_pdus and pduval_to_str functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.61%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ethereal GroupEthereal<= 0.10.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0739?
The IAPP dissector (packet-iapp.c) for Ethereal 0.9.1 to 0.10.9 does not properly use certain routines for formatting strings, which could leave it vulnerable to buffer overflows, as demonstrated using modified length values that are not properly handled by the dissect_pdus and pduval_to_str functions.
How severe is CVE-2005-0739?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0739 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0739?
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Source: NVD / NIST