Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ettercap by Backend Network Solutions
CVE-2017-8366

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ettercap Project

Status
Ettercap
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 April 2017

What is CVE-2017-8366?

A vulnerability in the strescape function of ec_strings.c in Ettercap 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to exploit a heap-based buffer overflow through crafted filters processed by etterfilter. This may lead to denial of service conditions and application crashes, potentially enabling further exploitation and other unforeseen effects on system integrity.

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/ettercap-etterfil...
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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