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CVE-2013-0722

4.4 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the scan_load_hosts function in ec_scan.c in Ettercap 0.7.5.1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse hosts list containing a long l…

Published Jan 11, 2013ettercap-projectCWE-119EPSS 0.84%

Overview

CVE-2013-0722 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ettercap-project ettercap. It was published on January 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the scan_load_hosts function in ec_scan.c in Ettercap 0.7.5.1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse hosts list containing a long line.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ettercap-project. Update ettercap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ettercap-projectettercap0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/51731Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/23945/Refwww.securation.com/files/2013/01/ec.patchRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/57175Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=451198Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=894092Refsecunia.com/advisories/51731Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/23945/Refwww.securation.com/files/2013/01/ec.patchRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/57175

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0722?

CVE-2013-0722 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ettercap-project ettercap. It was published on January 11, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-0722?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0722?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ettercap-project. Update ettercap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-0722?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-0722 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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