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Info |
Last Modified |
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in Ethereal. The BGP Dissector fails to check the bounds of the IPv6 label resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can potentially execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity. Due to the stacklayout, exploitation would be extremely difficult.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unavailable
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 0.10.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. It is also possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Disable the dissector
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Products |
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Ethereal
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0.9.x |
0.8.14 |
0.8.15 |
0.8.16 |
0.8.18 |
0.8.19 |
0.8.20 |
0.8.17-a |
0.10.0 |
0.10.0a |
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Credit |
- Stefan Esser - sesser
 hardened-php.net - www.hardened-php.net
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