CVE-2005-2367 describes a format string vulnerability in the proto_item_set_text function within Ethereal versions 0.9.4 through 0.10.11, specifically affecting multiple dissectors. This flaw allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary memory locations and potentially gain privileges by sending a specially crafted AFP packet. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild, an exploit module for Ethereal 10.x AFP Protocol Dissector Remote Format String is available on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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