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CVE-2008-4682

MediumPublished

wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture...

Published: Oct 22, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Sep 29, 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

9.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.3%
Model date: Oct 11, 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

wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture file (aka .ncf file) with an "unknown/unexpected packet type" that triggers a failed assertion.

Sources

Wireshark 1.0.x - '.ncf' Packet Capture Local Denial of ServiceExploit
Shinnok · multiple · Sep 29, 2008

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