CVE-2008-4682

CVE-2008-4682 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-20
• Affected product: Wireshark
• Published: 2008-10-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture file (aka .ncf file) with an "unknown/unexpected packet type" that triggers a failed assertion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4682?

wtap.c in Wireshark 0.99.7 through 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application abort) via a malformed Tamos CommView capture file (aka .ncf file) with an "unknown/unexpected packet type" that triggers a failed assertion.

How severe is CVE-2008-4682?

CVE-2008-4682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4682?

CVE-2008-4682 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4682?

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

When was CVE-2008-4682 published?

CVE-2008-4682 was published on 2008-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://secunia.com/advisories/32355
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34144
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4462
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1021069
• http://shinnok.evonet.ro/vulns_html/wireshark.html
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-082.htm
• http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0336
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:215
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0313.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499154/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31468
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31838
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2872
• http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2008-06.html
• https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2926
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45505
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10955
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14705
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6622

Affected products (7)

• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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