CVE-2005-3651 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted OSPF packets due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Ethereal network analyzer.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3651?
CVE-2005-3651 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 10 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dissect_ospf_v3_address_prefix function in the OSPF protocol dissector in Ethereal 0.10.12, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3651?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as DSA-920-1, GHSA-5c39-44xr-89vv.