CRITICAL
CVE-2006-3628
CWE-134Published: July 21, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
10.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Wireshark (aka Ethereal) 0.10.x to 0.99.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the (1) ANSI MAP, (2) Checkpoint FW-1, (3) MQ, (4) XML, and (5) NTP dissectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-3628 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
ethereal_group1 product(s)
ethereal
wireshark1 product(s)
wireshark
Source: NVD CPE · 23 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (64)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21078Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21107Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21121Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21204Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21249Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21467Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21488Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/21598Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/22089Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-3628
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-134
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 21, 2006
Related CVEs (CWE-134)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-3628 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.