CVE-2005-3243

CVE-2005-3243 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX dissector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3243?
Multiple buffer overflows in Ethereal 0.10.12 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors in the (1) SLIMP3 and (2) AgentX dissector.
How severe is CVE-2005-3243?
CVE-2005-3243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-3243 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3243?
CVE-2005-3243 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3243?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-3243 published?
CVE-2005-3243 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

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