Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a crash in Ethereal when it processes a malformed color filter file. The business impact is availability-focused: affected tools may terminate unexpectedly, disrupting packet analysis work. The source bundle does not identify data theft, code execution, active exploitation, or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments still running Ethereal 0.8.13 to 0.10.2 and handling untrusted color filter files. Modern exposure cannot be inferred from the supplied sources. Treat this as a low-priority legacy availability issue unless affected Ethereal installations remain in operational use. The main concern is disruption to analysis workflows, not confirmed compromise or active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Ethereal 0.8.13 through 0.10.2.; Review vendor advisories before selecting an upgrade or package fix.; Avoid loading color filter files from untrusted sources..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ethereal-colour-filter-dos(15572)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10013CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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