CVE-2017-8366 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ettercap Project	Ettercap	0.8.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/ettercap-etterfilter-heap-based-buffer-oExploitThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/ettercap-etterfilter-heap-based-buffer-oExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8366?

CVE-2017-8366 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 impa...

How severe is CVE-2017-8366?

CVE-2017-8366 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8366?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ettercap Project Ettercap.