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CVE-2009-2561: Unspecified vulnerability in the sFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a deni...

Unspecified vulnerability in the sFlow dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via unspecified vectors.

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CVE-2009-2561 is a Wireshark 1.2.0 issue in the sFlow packet dissector. A remote attacker could cause excessive CPU and memory use through unspecified input, creating a denial-of-service condition for the analyst workstation or tool processing the traffic. Exposure is most likely where legacy Wireshark 1.2.0 is installed and used to inspect live traffic or packet captures containing sFlow data. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Treat this as a legacy tool-risk item. It is unlikely to threaten core systems directly, but vulnerable analyst workstations could be disrupted while investigating network traffic. Prioritize if Wireshark 1.2.0 remains in use. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Wireshark 1.2.0 installations where possible.; Check Wireshark advisory WNPA-SEC-2009-04 for vendor remediation guidance.; Avoid processing untrusted sFlow captures with vulnerable legacy Wireshark builds..

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