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CVE-2014-6395

HighPublished

Heap-based buffer overflow in the dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a...

Published: Dec 19, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 19, 2014

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

12.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length value that is inconsistent with the actual length of the password.

Sources

Ettercap 0.8.0 < 0.8.1 - Multiple Denial of Service VulnerabilitiesExploit
Nick Sampanis · linux · Dec 19, 2014

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