Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-6119 is a denial-of-service issue in Wireshark, formerly Ethereal, 0.99.6. The DCP ETSI protocol dissector can enter a long loop and consume resources. The available source bundle does not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where Wireshark or TShark 0.99.6 processes untrusted network traffic or captures involving the affected dissector. Modern supported versions are unlikely to be exposed, but legacy systems and old distribution packages should be checked. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless old packet-analysis systems remain active. Prioritize discovery and removal of Wireshark 0.99.6 over emergency response, because the sources show denial of service but not active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Wireshark or TShark 0.99.6.; Review Wireshark and Linux distribution advisories for fixed package guidance.; Update affected Wireshark packages using vendor-supported repositories..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1975CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9880CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- FEDORA-2007-4690CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14721CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- FEDORA-2007-4590CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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