CVE-2006-4331
UnknownEPSS 4.13%
Last modified
CVE-2006-4331 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple off-by-one errors in the IPSec ESP preference parser in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple off-by-one errors in the IPSec ESP preference parser in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21597Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638376US Government Resource
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2006-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21597Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/638376US Government Resource
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2006-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-4331?
Multiple off-by-one errors in the IPSec ESP preference parser in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-4331?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4331 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4331?
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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