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CVE-2014-9379

UnknownEPSS 4.00%

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CVE-2014-9379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The radius_get_attribute function in dissectors/ec_radius.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 performs an incorrect cast, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The radius_get_attribute function in dissectors/ec_radius.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 performs an incorrect cast, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.00%

89.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ettercap-ProjectEttercap0.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9379?
The radius_get_attribute function in dissectors/ec_radius.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 performs an incorrect cast, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2014-9379?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9379?
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Source: NVD / NIST