CVE-2008-3138

CVE-2008-3138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rpath Rpath Linux 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The (1) PANA and (2) KISMET dissectors in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 through 1.0.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application stop) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3138?
The (1) PANA and (2) KISMET dissectors in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) 0.99.3 through 1.0.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application stop) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-3138?
CVE-2008-3138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3138 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-2008-3138?
CVE-2008-3138 primarily affects Rpath Rpath Linux. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3138?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3138 published?
CVE-2008-3138 was published on 2008-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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