CVE-2014-6395
high
CVSS v3
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CVSS v2
7.5
VIR risk
7.5
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length value that is inconsistent with the actual length of the password.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6395
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 1:0.8.1-3 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 1:0.8.1-3 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 1:0.8.1-3 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 1:0.8.1-3 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 1:0.8.1-3 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ettercap-project | ettercap | {"endIncluding":"0.8.0"} | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71689
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/commit/e3abe7d7585ecc420a7cab73313216613aadad5a
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-01
- https://www.obrela.com/home/security-labs/advisories/osi-advisory-osi-1402/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-6395
CWEs
CWE-119
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.