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CVE-2002-1356: Ethereal 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execut...

Ethereal 0.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed packets to the (1) LMP, (2) PPP, or (3) TDS dissectors, possibly related to a missing field for EndVerifyAck messages.

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Old Ethereal packet analyzer versions can crash when processing specially malformed network packets. The public record also says arbitrary code execution may be possible, but available evidence in the bundle does not confirm exploitability or impact beyond that statement. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running Ethereal 0.9.7 or earlier, especially where analysts open untrusted packet captures or sniff untrusted traffic. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. Modern environments should mainly focus on finding and retiring obsolete Ethereal installations. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for Ethereal 0.9.7 or earlier.; Review RHSA-2002:290 and Ethereal advisory guidance.; Upgrade or remove vulnerable Ethereal installations per vendor guidance..

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