CVE-2007-0459
UnknownEPSS 2.10%
Last modified
CVE-2007-0459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via fragmented HTTP packets.. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via fragmented HTTP packets.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.4 |
References
- http://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1200Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24016Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24650Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24970Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22352Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=1200Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24016Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24650Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24970Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22352Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2007-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-0459?
packet-tcp.c in the TCP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via fragmented HTTP packets.
How severe is CVE-2007-0459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0459?
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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