CVE-2007-6451
UnknownEPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2007-6451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the CIP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.14 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger allocation of large amounts of memory.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the CIP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.14 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger allocation of large amounts of memory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.14 |
| 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
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28288Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28315Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28288Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28315Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-6451?
Unspecified vulnerability in the CIP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.9.14 to 0.99.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that trigger allocation of large amounts of memory.
How severe is CVE-2007-6451?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6451?
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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