Free and open · new CVEs checked every 20 minutesStatusRSSOpen dataContact

CVE-2007-6111: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) allow remote attackers to cause a denial

45
This month
HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-6111 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting ethereal, wireshark. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a crafted MP3 file or (2) unspecified vectors to the NCP dissector.

Why this priority

  • High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2007-11-23
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ethereal group · wireshark

Share: LinkedIn · X · Reddit

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ethereal group ethereal DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.7.7 · 0.8 · 0.8.4 · 0.8.5 · 0.8.6 · 0.8.7 · 0.8.8 · 0.8.9
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.7
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy ethereal || rpm -q ethereal || ethereal --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison ethereal sudo apt install ethereal=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.7> sudo apt-mark hold ethereal
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list ethereal sudo dnf downgrade ethereal-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.7> sudo dnf versionlock add ethereal
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
wireshark wireshark DOWNGRADE
Affected: 0.7.9 · 0.8.16 · 0.9.8 · 0.9.10 · 0.99 · 0.99.0 · 0.99.1 · 0.99.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7.9
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy wireshark || rpm -q wireshark || wireshark --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison wireshark sudo apt install wireshark=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.9> sudo apt-mark hold wireshark
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list wireshark sudo dnf downgrade wireshark-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7.9> sudo dnf versionlock add wireshark
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-6111?

ethereal: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; wireshark: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-6111 being exploited?

CVE-2007-6111 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-6111 affect?

CVE-2007-6111 affects ethereal, wireshark. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Wireshark (formerly Ethereal) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) a crafted MP3 file or (2) unspecified vectors to the NCP dissector.

How urgent is CVE-2007-6111?

Priority 45/100. High severity

Related CVEs

References

← Back to latest CVEs

Get the weekly exploited-CVE digest by emailThe CVEs being attacked this week and how to fix them. No spam, unsubscribe any time.