CVE-2009-2560
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial...
CVE-2009-2560 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Wireshark, published July 21, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.00%, the 81st percentile. Fixed in wireshark 1.2.1-1.
- Severity
- 5.0 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.00%EPSS, 81st percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
1.2.1-1wireshark +36 more
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wiresharkDebian:12 | before 1.2.1-1 | 1.2.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:13 | before 1.2.1-1 | 1.2.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:14 | before 1.2.1-1 | 1.2.1-1 |
wiresharkDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 0.99.4-5.etch.4, plus listed versions 0.99.4-50.99.4-5.etch.00.99.4-5.etch.10.99.4-5.etch.20.99.4-5.etch.3 | 0.99.4-5.etch.4 |
wiresharkDebian:5.0 From an advisory covering 6 CVEs | before 1.0.2-3+lenny7, plus listed versions 1.0.2-3+lenny31.0.2-3+lenny41.0.2-3+lenny51.0.2-3+lenny6 | 1.0.2-3+lenny7 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 | 0:1.0.11-EL3.6 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el4_8.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client_workstation From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wiresharkRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wireshark-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
wireshark-gnomeRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server From an advisory covering 7 CVEs | before 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 | 0:1.0.11-1.el5_5.5 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used 5.0
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
CVE-2009-2560- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
CVE-2009-2560- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-2555No score
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
EUVD-2009-2555- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-76r9-88g8-fpcqNo score
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial...
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
GHSA-76r9-88g8-fpcq- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
CVE-2009-2560- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2009-2560No score
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark 1.2.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file that records a malformed packet trace and is processed by the (1) Bluetooth L2CAP, (2) RADIUS, or (3) MIOP dissector. NOTE: it was later reported that the RADIUS issue also affects 0.10.13 through 1.0.9.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2560- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/36846
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:194
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-04.html
secunia.com/advisories/37477
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3061
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10403
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openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/22/2
vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1970
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6416
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54019
wireshark.org/docs/relnotes/wireshark-1.0.10.html
securityfocus.com/bid/35748
secunia.com/advisories/35884
secunia.com/advisories/37409
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-08.html
debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1942
secunia.com/advisories/37175
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2560
github.com/advisories/GHSA-76r9-88g8-fpcq
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-2560
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0360
access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2009-05.html
wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2010-01.html
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=512987
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=512992
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=513008
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=531260
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532479
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=549578
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=559793
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2010/rhsa-2010_0360.json
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2560
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2560
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2562
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2562
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2562
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-2563
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2563
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2563
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3550
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3550
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3550
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3829
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3829
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3829
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-4377
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4377
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4377
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-0304
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0304
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0304