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CVE-2008-4684

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

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CVE-2008-4684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain series of packets, as demonstrated by enabling the (1) PRP or (2) MATE post dissector.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain series of packets, as demonstrated by enabling the (1) PRP or (2) MATE post dissector.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.70%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark0.99.2
WiresharkWireshark0.99.3
WiresharkWireshark0.99.4
WiresharkWireshark0.99.5
WiresharkWireshark0.99.6
WiresharkWireshark0.99.6a
WiresharkWireshark0.99.7
WiresharkWireshark0.99.8
WiresharkWireshark1.0
WiresharkWireshark1.0.0
WiresharkWireshark1.0.1
WiresharkWireshark1.0.2
WiresharkWireshark1.0.3

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4684?
packet-frame in Wireshark 0.99.2 through 1.0.3 does not properly handle exceptions thrown by post dissectors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain series of packets, as demonstrated by enabling the (1) PRP or (2) MATE post dissector.
How severe is CVE-2008-4684?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4684?
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