Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2005-0704 is a buffer overflow in Ethereal’s Etheric protocol dissector. A malicious network input could crash the analyzer and may allow arbitrary code execution. This mainly matters where very old Ethereal 0.10.7 through 0.10.9 installations still exist. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Ethereal 0.10.7 through 0.10.9, especially analyst workstations or servers processing packet data with that dissector. Modern exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It should not drive emergency action without evidence of affected installations, but any confirmed vulnerable Ethereal deployment should be removed or updated promptly. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Ethereal 0.10.7 through 0.10.9.; Review the Ethereal and Linux distribution advisories for fixed packages.; Upgrade or remove affected Ethereal versions where found..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10447CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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