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CVE-2014-6395

UnknownEPSS 13.06%

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CVE-2014-6395 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 13.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.06%

95.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ettercap-ProjectEttercap<= 0.8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-6395?
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.
How severe is CVE-2014-6395?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6395 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6395?
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Source: NVD / NIST