The radius_get_attribute function in dissectors/ec_radius.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 performs an incorrect cast, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade ettercap | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-analyzer/ettercap. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 19, 2014 |
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