CVE-2010-3844: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 12, 2019
·Updated
An unchecked sscanf() call in ettercap before 0.7.5 allows an insecure temporary settings file to overflow a static-sized buffer on the stack.
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Ettercap-project Ettercap=0.7.3
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/ettercap
1:0.8.3.1-31:0.8.3.1-111:0.8.3.1-141:0.8.4-5
Event History
Nov 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 17, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:20 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3844?
CVE-2010-3844 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential buffer overflow risks.
2
What software is affected by CVE-2010-3844?
CVE-2010-3844 affects versions of Ettercap prior to 0.7.5, particularly 0.7.3 on Debian systems.
3
How do I fix CVE-2010-3844?
To fix CVE-2010-3844, upgrade Ettercap to version 0.8.3.1 or later.
4
What could happen if CVE-2010-3844 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-3844 could lead to arbitrary code execution or system crashes due to stack buffer overflow.
5
Is CVE-2010-3844 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2010-3844 is specifically associated with buffer overflow vulnerabilities in software that use unchecked input functions.