Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-0007 affects old Ethereal network analyzer versions 0.10.6 through 0.10.8. A hostile network packet could crash the application while parsing DLSw traffic. This is a denial-of-service issue against the analyst tool, not evidence of system takeover. Exposure is likely limited to legacy hosts still running Ethereal 0.10.6-0.10.8 or distribution packages based on those releases, especially where users inspect untrusted captures or live network traffic containing DLSw. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup. It is not cited as actively exploited, but an attacker could disrupt investigations or operations that depend on vulnerable packet-analysis workstations. Mitigation focus: Retire Ethereal where possible and use a supported packet analyzer.; If Ethereal remains required, apply vendor updates from the relevant distribution advisory.; Restrict analysis of untrusted packet captures to isolated workstations..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11381CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- ethereal-dlsw-dos(19000)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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