Description
Buffer overflow in the X11 dissector in Ethereal 0.8.10 through 0.10.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | ethereal | 0.9.4-1woody11 | DSA-653-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 3 | ethereal +1 | 0.10.9-1.EL3.1 | RHSA-2005:011 |
Advisories 2
- RHSA-2005:011 Red Hat Security Advisory: ethereal security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 26, 2026
- DSA-653-1 ethereal - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 12326 vdb-entry
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00017.html
- DSA-653 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2005:037 vendor-advisory
- 13946 third-party-advisory
- ethereal-x11-bo(19004) vdb-entry
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9140 vdb-entry signature
- GLSA-200501-27 vendor-advisory
- P-106 third-party-advisory government-resource
- FLSA-2006:152922 vendor-advisory
- MDKSA-2005:013 vendor-advisory