CVE-2007-6450

Name: CVE-2007-6450
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-19T22:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6450 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The RPL dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.8 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The RPL dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.8 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.9.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.5
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.6

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6450?

The RPL dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.8 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via unknown vectors.

How severe is CVE-2007-6450?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6450 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6450?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2007-6450?

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Source: NVD / NIST