How severe is CVE-2014-9378?

CVE-2014-9378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-9378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9378?

CVE-2014-9378 affects Ettercap-project Ettercap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9378?

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-2014-9378 published?

CVE-2014-9378 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9378

CVE-2014-9378 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ettercap-project Ettercap
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ettercap 0.8.1 does not validate certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) name to the parse_line function in mdns_spoof/mdns_spoof.c or (2) base64 encoded password to the dissector_imap function in dissectors/ec_imap.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9378?: Ettercap 0.8.1 does not validate certain return values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) name to the parse_line function in mdns_spoof/mdns_spoof.c or (2) base64 encoded password to the dissector_imap function in dissectors/ec_imap.c.
How severe is CVE-2014-9378?: CVE-2014-9378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2014-9378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9378?: CVE-2014-9378 affects Ettercap-project Ettercap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9378?: 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-2014-9378 published?: CVE-2014-9378 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ettercap-project:ettercap:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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