CVE-2017-8366

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    CVE-2017-8366

    Published: 30 Apr 2017Last Modified: 16 Apr 2026

    Summary:

    Details: 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.

    References: http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3874, https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/29/ettercap-etterfilter-heap-based-buffer-overflow-write/

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    Attack Vector
    Network
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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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