CVE-2007-6111

CVE-2007-6111 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a crafted MP3 file or (2) unspecified vectors to the NCP dissector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6111?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a crafted MP3 file or (2) unspecified vectors to the NCP dissector.
How severe is CVE-2007-6111?
CVE-2007-6111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-6111 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6111?
CVE-2007-6111 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 69 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6111?
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-2007-6111 published?
CVE-2007-6111 was published on 2007-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (69)

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