CVE-2009-3829 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Oct 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash Wireshark by tricking a user into opening a crafted ERF file due to an integer overflow.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-3829?

CVE-2009-3829 is a critical vulnerability in Wireshark Wireshark, published on 30 Oct 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in wiretap/erf.c in Wireshark before 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted erf file, related to an "unsigned integer wrap vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3829?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wireshark Wireshark.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3829?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-3829 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3829 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-3829, GHSA-qq8v-pv8c-pf8x.