CVE-2014-6396
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ettercap-Project | Ettercap | <= 0.8.0 |
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