Ettercap 0.7.3 ec_gtk_conf.c sscanf buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Ettercap 0.7.3. The impacted element is the function sscanf of the file src/interfaces/gtk/ec_gtk_conf.c. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2010-3844. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ettercap 0.7.3 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function sscanf of the file src/interfaces/gtk/ec_gtk_conf.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An unchecked sscanf() call in ettercap 0.7.3 allows an insecure temporary settings file to overflow a static-sized buffer on the stack.

The bug was discovered 10/13/2010. The weakness was presented 11/12/2019. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-3844 since 10/08/2010. The attack needs to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a simple authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74055 (GLSA-201405-12 : Ettercap: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (74055), SecurityFocus (BID 44078†) and OSVDB (68866†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 74055
Nessus Name: GLSA-201405-12 : Ettercap: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201405-12
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/08/2010 🔍
10/13/2010 +5 days 🔍
10/15/2010 +2 days 🔍
05/17/2014 +1309 days 🔍
05/19/2014 +2 days 🔍
11/12/2019 +2003 days 🔍
11/13/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/11/2024 +1551 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4ef3ede30181eca9add74305ad26dbcb0c3686a0
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-3844 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3844
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145328
SecurityFocus: 44078
OSVDB: 68866 - Ettercap src/interfaces/gtk/ec_gtk_conf.c gtkui_conf_read() Function Local Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 11/13/2019 11:27
Updated: 02/11/2024 12:05
Changes: 11/13/2019 11:27 (44), 11/13/2019 11:32 (29), 02/11/2024 12:05 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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