CVE-2009-3551

Name: CVE-2009-3551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-30T20:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one error in the dissect_negprot_response function in packet-smb.c in the SMB dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one error in the dissect_negprot_response function in packet-smb.c in the SMB dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.55%

71.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	1.2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3551?

How severe is CVE-2009-3551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3551?

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