CVE-2009-3242

Name: CVE-2009-3242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-18T10:30:01.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.78%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in packet.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 and 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors related to "an uninitialized dissector handle," which triggers an assertion failure.. EPSS estimates a 7.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in packet.c in the GSM A RR dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 and 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors related to "an uninitialized dissector handle," which triggers an assertion failure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.78%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3242?

How severe is CVE-2009-3242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3242?

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Source: NVD / NIST