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CVE-2008-1562

MediumPublished

The LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a...

Published: Mar 31, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 28, 2008

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

50.7%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.9%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The LDAP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.2 through 0.99.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5740.

Sources

Wireshark 0.99.8 - LDAP Dissector Denial of ServiceExploit
Peter Makrai · linux · Mar 28, 2008

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