# CVE-2013-0722: 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 pri

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2013-01-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securation.com/files/2013/01/ec.patch
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23945/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51731
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57175
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=451198
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=894092
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23945

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