CVE-2008-4682

Name: CVE-2008-4682
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-22T18:00:01.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4682 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture file (aka .ncf file) with an "unknown/unexpected packet type" that triggers a failed assertion.. EPSS estimates a 9.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture file (aka .ncf file) with an "unknown/unexpected packet type" that triggers a failed assertion.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.29%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	0.99.8
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4682?

How severe is CVE-2008-4682?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4682 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4682?

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Source: NVD / NIST