CVE-2014-9376: High severity ettercap vulnerability
Integer underflow in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a small (1) size variable value in the dissectordhcp function in dissectors/ecdhcp.c, (2) length value to the dissectorgg function in dissectors/ecgg.c, or (3) string length to the getdecodelen function in ecutils.c or a request without a (4) username or (5) password to the dissectorTN3270 function in dissectors/ecTN3270.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-9376?
CVE-2014-9376 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9376?
To fix CVE-2014-9376, upgrade Ettercap to version 0.8.2 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-9376 enable?
CVE-2014-9376 can enable remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Which version of Ettercap is affected by CVE-2014-9376?
Ettercap version 0.8.1 is affected by CVE-2014-9376.
What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2014-9376?
The exploit mechanism for CVE-2014-9376 involves an integer underflow in specific dissector functions that can lead to out-of-bounds writes.