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CVE-2008-3140

MediumPublished

The syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors,...

Published: Jul 10, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 30, 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

4.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.8%
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 syslog dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unknown vectors, possibly related to an "incomplete SS7 MSU syslog encapsulated packet."

Sources

Wireshark 1.0.0 - Multiple Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesExploit
Noam Rathus · multiple · Jun 30, 2008

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