CVE-2017-8366
CriticalSummary
The strescape function in ec_strings.c in Ettercap 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filter that is mishandled by etterfilter.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to disrupt application functionality, potentially leading to service downtime and loss of system availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of Ettercap to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
The strescape function in ec_strings.c in Ettercap 0.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted filter that is mishandled by etterfilter.