CVE-2009-4376 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code in Wireshark by sending a crafted packet to a user analyzing network traffic.
- 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-2009-4376?
CVE-2009-4376 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Wireshark Wireshark, published on 21 Dec 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
Buffer overflow in the daintree_sna_read function in the Daintree SNA file parser in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4376?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wireshark Wireshark.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4376?
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-2009-4376 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4376 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Wireshark Wireshark
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4376, GHSA-22hq-7p4w-fm2g.