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CVE-2008-3140

UnknownEPSS 4.95%

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CVE-2008-3140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors, possibly related to an "incomplete SS7 MSU syslog encapsulated packet.". EPSS estimates a 4.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors, possibly related to an "incomplete SS7 MSU syslog encapsulated packet."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.95%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.0.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3140?
The syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors, possibly related to an "incomplete SS7 MSU syslog encapsulated packet."
How severe is CVE-2008-3140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3140?
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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Source: NVD / NIST