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CVE-2010-4538

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the sect_enttec_dmx_da function in epan/dissectors/packet-enttec.c in Wireshark 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of...

Published: Jan 7, 2011
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Jan 3, 2011

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

29.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.1%
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

Buffer overflow in the sect_enttec_dmx_da function in epan/dissectors/packet-enttec.c in Wireshark 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ENTTEC DMX packet with Run Length Encoding (RLE) compression.

Sources

Wireshark - ENTTEC DMX Data RLE Buffer OverflowExploit
non-customers crew · multiple · Jan 3, 2011

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