CVE-2003-0357: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0357: Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities in Ethereal 0.9.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a...

Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities in Ethereal 0.9.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) Mount and (2) PPP dissectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2003-0357 affects Ethereal 0.9.11 and earlier, a legacy network protocol analyzer. A hostile network input handled by specific protocol dissectors could crash the tool and may allow code execution. Business urgency is mainly about legacy exposure: this is serious if old Ethereal remains installed, but the bundle provides no evidence of current active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to systems still running Ethereal 0.9.11 or earlier, including old distribution packages referenced by Red Hat, Debian, and Mandrake advisories. Modern environments without legacy Ethereal installations are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Treat as a legacy high-impact finding. It should not distract from current internet-facing risks unless old Ethereal is present, but any confirmed instance deserves prompt removal or vendor-guided updating because possible code execution is cited. Mitigation focus: Identify any installed Ethereal versions across workstations, servers, and forensic tool hosts.; Remove Ethereal 0.9.11 or earlier where it is no longer operationally required.; Apply the relevant vendor security update from Ethereal, Red Hat, Debian, or Mandrake guidance..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 30, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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