CVE-2008-5285

CVE-2008-5285 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-399.

Key facts

Description

Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5285?
Wireshark 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long SMTP request, which triggers an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2008-5285?
CVE-2008-5285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5285 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-2008-5285?
CVE-2008-5285 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 41 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5285?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5285 published?
CVE-2008-5285 was published on 2008-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (41)

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