CVE-2006-1932

Off-by-one error in the OID printing routine in Ethereal 0.10.x up to 0.10.14 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors

published April 25, 2006

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An off-by-one error in Ethereal's OID printing could lead to vulnerabilities sneaking through the cracks! This little bug could be a hidden treasure for clever attackers. ๐Ÿ’ก Think of it like a recipe that calls for just one extra pinch of salt โ€” too much can spoil the dish. Similarly, one tiny mistake in code can lead to unexpected results or vulnerabilities, especially if no one notices it! While the exact impact is still shrouded in mystery, an off-by-one error could potentially unleash unexpected behavior, allowing malicious actions that are difficult to anticipate. This could leave your system vulnerable to remote attacks if not addressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a recipe that calls for just one extra pinch of salt โ€” too much can spoil the dish. Similarly, one tiny mistake in code can lead to unexpected results or vulnerabilities, especially if no one notices it! This vulnerability arises from an off-by-one error in the Object Identifier (OID) printing routine in Ethereal versions 0.10.x up to 0.10.14, which could lead to unpredictable outcomes in how data is processed.

What to do

While the exact impact is still shrouded in mystery, an off-by-one error could potentially unleash unexpected behavior, allowing malicious actions that are difficult to anticipate. This could leave your system vulnerable to remote attacks if not addressed! To keep your system safe, consider upgrading to a later version of Ethereal that addresses this issue. Monitor your application for any unusual behavior and conduct regular security audits to catch such sneaky bugs in the future! You've got this! By staying proactive, you can tackle this vulnerability head-on and keep your systems secure! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02636 ยท 85.4th percentile
Published
2006-04-25T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 APR 10:00Z
    Off-by-one error in the OID printing routine in Ethereal 0.10.x up to 0.10.14 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors
    cvelistv5