CVE-2008-3138: Infoleak
Published Jul 10, 2008
·Updated
The (1) PANA and (2) KISMET dissectors in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 through 1.0.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application stop) via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.8
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.3
Wireshark Wireshark=0.9.5
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.6
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.2
rPath rPath Linux=1
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.5
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.4
Wireshark Wireshark=1.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=0.99.7
Event History
Jul 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3138?
CVE-2008-3138 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3138?
To fix CVE-2008-3138, upgrade Wireshark to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2008-3138?
CVE-2008-3138 affects Wireshark versions from 0.99.2 to 1.0.0.
4
Can CVE-2008-3138 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3138 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability and cause the application to stop.
5
What components of Wireshark are involved in CVE-2008-3138?
CVE-2008-3138 involves the PANA and KISMET dissectors in Wireshark.