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CVE-2014-6396

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

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CVE-2014-6396 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length, which triggers a 0 character to be written to an arbitrary memory location.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length, which triggers a 0 character to be written to an arbitrary memory location.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.59%

88.0th 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-2014-6396?
The dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length, which triggers a 0 character to be written to an arbitrary memory location.
How severe is CVE-2014-6396?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6396 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6396?
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Source: NVD / NIST