CVE-2009-2562

CVE-2009-2562 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the AFS dissector in Wireshark 0.9.2 through 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2562?
Unspecified vulnerability in the AFS dissector in Wireshark 0.9.2 through 1.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2562?
CVE-2009-2562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2562 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2562?
CVE-2009-2562 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2562?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2562 published?
CVE-2009-2562 was published on 2009-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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