CVE-2010-2285

CVE-2010-2285 is a low-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The SMB PIPE dissector in Wireshark 0.8.20 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2285?
The SMB PIPE dissector in Wireshark 0.8.20 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-2285?
CVE-2010-2285 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2285 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2285?
CVE-2010-2285 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2285?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2285 published?
CVE-2010-2285 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (35)

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