How severe is CVE-2014-9381?

CVE-2014-9381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9381 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9381?

CVE-2014-9381 affects Ettercap-project Ettercap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9381?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9381 published?

CVE-2014-9381 was published on 2014-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9381

CVE-2014-9381 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ettercap-project Ettercap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Ettercap-project Ettercap
Published: 2014-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer signedness error in the dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted password, which triggers a large memory allocation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9381?: Integer signedness error in the dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted password, which triggers a large memory allocation.
How severe is CVE-2014-9381?: CVE-2014-9381 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9381 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9381?: CVE-2014-9381 affects Ettercap-project Ettercap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9381?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9381 published?: CVE-2014-9381 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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