CVE-2017-6430 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.
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 2.0%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ettercap(Debian:12) | < 1:0.8.2-4 | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| debian/ettercap(Debian:13) | < 1:0.8.2-4 | 1:0.8.2-4 |
| ettercap-project ettercap | <= 0.8.2 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2017-6430 vendor-advisory
- DSA-3874 vendor-advisory
- 20170306 CVE-2017-6430: Out-of-Bounds Read (DOS) Vulnerability in Ettercap Etterfilter utility mailing-list
- 96582 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- 1038057 vdb-entry
- github.com exploit third-party-advisory
- github.com patch third-party-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking