CVE-2017-6430

The compile_tree function in ef_compiler.c in the Etterfilter utility in Ettercap 0.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted filter.

CVSS v3.0 NVD

5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CVSS v2.0 NVD

4.3 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS

1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 80th percentile

Published

2017-03-15

Updated

2024-08-05

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• Ettercap/ettercap/issues/7822801★ · 2026-09-20

Security advisories

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96582
• LocutusOfBorg/ettercap/commit/626dc56686f15f2dda13c48f78c2a666cb6d8506

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2026-9365