How severe is CVE-2005-3249?

CVE-2005-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-3249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3249?

CVE-2005-3249 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-3249 published?

CVE-2005-3249 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-3249

CVE-2005-3249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ethereal Group Ethereal
Published: 2005-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the WSP dissector in Ethereal 0.10.1 to 0.10.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or corrupt memory via unknown vectors that cause Ethereal to free an invalid pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3249?: Unspecified vulnerability in the WSP dissector in Ethereal 0.10.1 to 0.10.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or corrupt memory via unknown vectors that cause Ethereal to free an invalid pointer.
How severe is CVE-2005-3249?: CVE-2005-3249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3249?: CVE-2005-3249 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3249 published?: CVE-2005-3249 was published on 2005-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ethereal_group:ethereal:0.10.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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