CVE-2005-1796
First published: Tue May 31 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ettercap | <0.7.3 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/history.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15535
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13820
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014084
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-749
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-07.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16000
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0670
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1796?
CVE-2005-1796 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1796?
To fix CVE-2005-1796, update Ettercap to version 0.7.3 or later.
Which versions of Ettercap are affected by CVE-2005-1796?
CVE-2005-1796 affects all versions of Ettercap before 0.7.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1796?
CVE-2005-1796 is a format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function.
Can CVE-2005-1796 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1796 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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