CVE-2008-4681: Unspecified vulnerability in the Bluetooth RFCOMM dissector in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE affects older Wireshark versions and can make the application crash when it processes certain Bluetooth RFCOMM packets. The known impact is denial of service, not data theft or system takeover. Business urgency is mainly for teams still using legacy Wireshark or tshark packages in packet-analysis workflows. Exposure is most likely on systems running Wireshark or tshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3, especially where analysts process untrusted Bluetooth packet captures or live traffic. Modern supported Wireshark installations are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a cleanup and legacy-risk item unless vulnerable versions are still used in operational analysis paths. Prioritize remediation where packet captures from untrusted sources are routinely opened. Mitigation focus: Identify Wireshark and tshark versions across analyst workstations and servers.; Upgrade or replace Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 using vendor guidance.; Check distribution advisories from Red Hat, Mandriva, rPath, and Avaya where applicable..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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