CVE-2009-1210 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious PN-DCP packets exploiting a format string vulnerability in Wireshark.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1210?
CVE-2009-1210 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Wireshark Wireshark, published on 1 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the PROFINET/DCP (PN-DCP) dissector in Wireshark 1.0.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PN-DCP packet with format string specifiers in the station name. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1210?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wireshark Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1210?
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-2009-1210 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-1210 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Wireshark Wireshark
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1210, GHSA-mgcw-89jj-vw5f.