CVE-2008-5285

wireshark: DoS (infinite loop) in SMTP dissector via large SMTP request

Published Dec 1, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-5262 Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:49 AM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 1, 2008, 3:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 22, 2008, 12:00 AM