CVE-2005-1463 describes multiple format string vulnerabilities within the DHCP and ANSI A dissectors of Ethereal (now Wireshark) versions prior to 0.10.11. These flaws could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low access complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential for remote code execution makes it a notable past risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.8.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.14CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.8.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.15CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.8.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.8.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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