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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Rpath Rpath Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30886
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30942
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31085
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31687
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32091
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32944
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200808-04.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020404
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-392.htm
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0212
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1673
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0890.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30020
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1982/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2773
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-03.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43519
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10536
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14898
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00544.html
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:rpath:rpath_linux:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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