CVE-2009-2559

Name: CVE-2009-2559
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-21T17:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to an array index error. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors related to an array index error. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/35884Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35748
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6379
http://secunia.com/advisories/35884Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35748
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6379

Timeline

Published: Jul 21, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2559?

How severe is CVE-2009-2559?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2559?

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