CVE-2017-6430
medium
CVSS v3
5.5
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
5.5
Description
The compile_tree function in ef_compiler.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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
55%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| arch | fixed | 0.8.2-5 | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 1:0.8.2-4 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ettercap-project | ettercap | {"endIncluding":"0.8.2"} | |
References
- https://security.archlinux.org/ASA-201709-16
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540223/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96582
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038057
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/issues/782
- https://github.com/LocutusOfBorg/ettercap/commit/626dc56686f15f2dda13c48f78c2a666cb6d8506
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-6430
CWEs
CWE-125
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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