CVE-2008-1070

CVE-2008-1070 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The SCTP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.5 through 0.99.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1070?
The SCTP dissector in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.5 through 0.99.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed packet.
How severe is CVE-2008-1070?
CVE-2008-1070 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1070 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-2008-1070?
CVE-2008-1070 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1070?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1070 published?
CVE-2008-1070 was published on 2008-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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