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4.3

Wireshark Windows crash when processing malicious packet

CVE-2009-4378 · published 16 years ago
Summary

Wireshark versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.4 on Windows can stop working if it receives a specially crafted network packet. This could interrupt network analysis work and require restarting the program. Upgrade to a newer Wireshark release or avoid opening captures from untrusted sources to stay safe.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
wireshark wireshark 1.2.0
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet, related to "formatting a date/time using strftime."
The IPMI dissector in Wireshark 1.2.0 through 1.2.4 on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted packet, related to "formatting a date/time using strftime."
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 Dec 2009
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-4378 · NVD
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