5.0
MEDIUM
CVE-2014-9381
Ettercap Malformed CVS Password Integer Signage DoS
Description

Integer signedness error in the dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted password, which triggers a large memory allocation.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 19, 2014, 3:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 26, 2020, 1:35 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

2.9

Exploitability Score :

10.0
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2014-9381 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ettercap-project ettercap
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2014-9381.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71693 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/609 Patch Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-01
https://www.obrela.com/home/security-labs/advisories/osi-advisory-osi-1402/ Broken Link

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2014-9381 vulnerability over time.

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  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CPE Deprecation Remap by [email protected]

    Feb. 26, 2020

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ettercap_project:ettercap:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:ettercap-project:ettercap:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 09, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded [Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry]
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 22, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-01 [No Types Assigned]
  • CVE Translated by [email protected]

    Aug. 23, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Translation Error de signo de enteros en la función dissector_cvs en dissectors/ec_cvs.c en Ettercap 8.1 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (caída) a través de una contraseña manipulada, que dispara una reserva grande de memoria.
    Added Translation Error de entero sin signo en la función dissector_cvs en dissectors/ec_cvs.c en Ettercap 0.8.1 permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (caída) a través de una contraseña manipulada que desencadena una asignación larga de memoria.
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Aug. 23, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/534248/100/0/threaded Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/609 No Types Assigned https://github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/609 Issue Tracking, Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://www.obrela.com/home/security-labs/advisories/osi-advisory-osi-1402/ No Types Assigned https://www.obrela.com/home/security-labs/advisories/osi-advisory-osi-1402/ Broken Link
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71693 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71693 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 23, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71693
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Jan. 07, 2015

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Description Integer signedness error in the dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted password, which triggers a large memory allocation. Integer signedness error in the dissector_cvs function in dissectors/ec_cvs.c in Ettercap 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted password, which triggers a large memory allocation.
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 19, 2014

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:ettercap_project:ettercap:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
    Added CWE CWE-189
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 19, 2014

    Action Type Old Value New Value
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.75 }} 0.00%

score

0.78063

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability