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CVE-2006-5595: Unspecified vulnerability in the AirPcap support in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 has unspecified at...

Unspecified vulnerability in the AirPcap support in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 has unspecified attack vectors related to WEP key parsing.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Wireshark issue affecting AirPcap support in version 0.99.3. The public description says the problem involves WEP key parsing, but does not explain the attack path, impact, or affected environments in detail. Treat exposure as limited to legacy packet-analysis systems until vendor details are confirmed. Likely exposure is legacy systems running Wireshark or Ethereal 0.99.3 with AirPcap support, especially packet-analysis workstations handling wireless capture workflows involving WEP keys. The bundle does not identify server-side exposure or broader product versions. Prioritize as a legacy hygiene issue unless the organization still operates Wireshark 0.99.3 with AirPcap. Business urgency rises for security teams that analyze untrusted wireless captures on unmanaged workstations. Mitigation focus: Inventory Wireshark or Ethereal 0.99.3 installations.; Review Wireshark advisory WNPA-SEC-2006-03 for vendor remediation guidance.; Upgrade or remove affected installations according to vendor guidance..

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