CVE-2010-3844
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2010-3844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An unchecked sscanf() call in ettercap before 0.7.5 allows an insecure temporary settings file to overflow a static-sized buffer on the stack.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An unchecked sscanf() call in ettercap before 0.7.5 allows an insecure temporary settings file to overflow a static-sized buffer on the stack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ettercap-Project | Ettercap | 0.7.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-3844Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=600130Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3844Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-3844Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=600130Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3844Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3844?
An unchecked sscanf() call in ettercap before 0.7.5 allows an insecure temporary settings file to overflow a static-sized buffer on the stack.
How severe is CVE-2010-3844?
CVE-2010-3844 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3844?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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