CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3243

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the SLIMP3 and AgentX dissector.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of remote code execution, which could lead to compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade Ethereal to a version later than 0.10.12 where these vulnerabilities are fixed. If upgrade is not possible, consider disabling analysis of SLIMP3 and AgentX protocols.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX dissector.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS