CVE-2008-1562
UnknownEPSS 50.69%
Last modified
CVE-2008-1562 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5740.. EPSS estimates a 50.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5740.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29569Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29569Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-1562?
The LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5740.
How severe is CVE-2008-1562?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1562 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 50.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1562?
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-2008-1562?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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