vulnerability
Ubuntu: (CVE-2017-6430): ettercap vulnerability
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) | Mar 15, 2017 | Nov 19, 2024 | Apr 16, 2026 |
Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
Mar 15, 2017
Added
Nov 19, 2024
Modified
Apr 16, 2026
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.
Solution
ubuntu-upgrade-ettercap
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