CVE-2026-3606

Name: CVE-2026-3606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-05T22:16:25.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 1.9/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-3606 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 1.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been found in Ettercap 0.8.4-Garofalo. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_data_segment of the file src/ettercap/utils/etterfilter/ef_output.c of the component etterfilter. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been found in Ettercap 0.8.4-Garofalo. Affected by this vulnerability is the function add_data_segment of the file src/ettercap/utils/etterfilter/ef_output.c of the component etterfilter. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds read. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS 4.0

1.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ettercap-Project	Ettercap	0.8.4

References

https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/Product
https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/issues/1297Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/oneafter/0202/blob/main/et/reproProduct
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349218Permissions Required, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.349218Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.764648Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-3606?

How severe is CVE-2026-3606?

CVE-2026-3606 has a CVSS score of 1.9/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3606?

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Source: NVD / NIST