Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8366
The strescape function in ec_strings.c in Ettercap 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filter that is mishandled by etterfilter.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8366
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.64%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 76 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8366
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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nvd@nist.gov |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8366
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8366
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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/ettercap-etterfilter-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write/
ettercap: etterfilter: heap-based buffer overflow write | agostino's blogExploit;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3874-1 ettercap
Products affected by CVE-2017-8366
- cpe:2.3:a:ettercap_project:ettercap:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*