CVE-2014-9376
CVE-2014-9376 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ettercap-project Ettercap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ettercap-project Ettercap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer underflow in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a small (1) size variable value in the dissector_dhcp function in dissectors/ec_dhcp.c, (2) length value to the dissector_gg function in dissectors/ec_gg.c, or (3) string length to the get_decode_len function in ec_utils.c or a request without a (4) username or (5) password to the dissector_TN3270 function in dissectors/ec_TN3270.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-9376?
- Integer underflow in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a small (1) size variable value in the dissector_dhcp function in dissectors/ec_dhcp.c, (2) length value to the dissector_gg function in dissectors/ec_gg.c, or (3) string length to the get_decode_len function in ec_utils.c or a request without a (4) username or (5) password to the dissector_TN3270 function in dissectors/ec_TN3270.c.
- How severe is CVE-2014-9376?
- CVE-2014-9376 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2014-9376 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-9376?
- CVE-2014-9376 affects Ettercap-project Ettercap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-9376?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-9376 published?
- CVE-2014-9376 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71696
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/602
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/605
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/606
- https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/609
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-01
- https://www.obrela.com/home/security-labs/advisories/osi-advisory-osi-1402/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ettercap-project:ettercap:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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