Ettercap 0.6.3.1 MTU Packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ettercap 0.6.3.1. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component MTU Packet Handler. Performing a manipulation with the input >2000 results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-0276. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Ettercap 0.6.3.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects an unknown function of the component MTU Packet Handler. The manipulation with the input value >2000 leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in various decoders in Ettercap 0.6.3.1 and earlier, when running on networks with an MTU greater than 2000, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.

The weakness was disclosed 05/31/2002 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0276. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (8200), Exploit-DB (21289) and SecurityFocus (BID 4104†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/14/2002 🔍
05/31/2002 +106 days 🔍
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07/11/2014 +4424 days 🔍
12/07/2024 +3802 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2002-0276 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0276
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-18207
X-Force: 8200
SecurityFocus: 4104 - Ettercap Large Packet Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 14:04
Updated: 12/07/2024 17:11
Changes: 07/11/2014 14:04 (49), 06/07/2018 08:52 (7), 10/22/2024 18:19 (19), 12/07/2024 17:11 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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