CVE-2009-4377
UnknownEPSS 2.66%
Last modified
CVE-2009-4377 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) SMB and (2) SMB2 dissectors in Wireshark 0.9.0 through 1.2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated by fuzz-2009-12-07-11141.pcap.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) SMB and (2) SMB2 dissectors in Wireshark 0.9.0 through 1.2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated by fuzz-2009-12-07-11141.pcap.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.10 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.9.14 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.6a |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 0.99.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.0.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.2.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37842Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3596Vendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-09.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37842Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3596Vendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-09.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-4377?
The (1) SMB and (2) SMB2 dissectors in Wireshark 0.9.0 through 1.2.4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated by fuzz-2009-12-07-11141.pcap.
How severe is CVE-2009-4377?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4377 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4377?
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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