Ettercap 0.8.1 Dissector dissector_cvs memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Ettercap 0.8.1. This issue affects the function dissector_cvs of the component Dissector. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-9380. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ettercap 0.8.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function dissector_cvs of the component Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a packet containing only a CVS_LOGIN signature.

The weakness was published 12/19/2014 by Nick Sampanis (Website). The advisory is available at obrela.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9380 since 12/11/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82109 (Debian DLA-126-1 : ettercap security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123460 (Fedora Security Update for ettercap (FEDORA-2015-4009)).

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 (99319), Tenable (82109), SecurityFocus (BID 71691†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48019†). Similar entries are available at VDB-73331, VDB-73329, VDB-73328 and VDB-73327. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 82109
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-126-1 : ettercap security update
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OpenVAS ID: 867487
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ettercap FEDORA-2014-17210
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Patch: github.com

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04/09/2022 +2570 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: obrela.com
Researcher: Nick Sampanis
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-9380 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9380
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73330
X-Force: 99319
SecurityFocus: 71691 - Ettercap 'dissectors/ec_cvs.c' Out of Bounds Read Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 48019 - Ettercap 0.8.1 Remote DoS via a Crafted Packet - CVE-2014-9380, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/09/2022 14:24
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (58), 06/17/2017 07:52 (15), 04/09/2022 14:20 (3), 04/09/2022 14:24 (1)
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