CVE-2017-6430: Medium severity Ettercap-project Ettercap vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2017
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Updated

The compiletree function in efcompiler.c in the Etterfilter utility in Ettercap 0.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted filter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ettercap-project Ettercap<=0.8.2

Event History

Mar 15, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6430?

CVE-2017-6430 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service due to an out-of-bounds read.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-6430?

CVE-2017-6430 affects Ettercap versions up to and including 0.8.2.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-6430?

To fix CVE-2017-6430, upgrade Ettercap to a version later than 0.8.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-6430 facilitate?

CVE-2017-6430 allows remote attackers to execute a denial-of-service attack by causing an out-of-bounds read.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-6430?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-6430 in security advisories and technical documentation related to Ettercap.

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