CVE-2026-3606
Out-of-Bounds Read in Ettercap Etterfilter Allows Local Exploit
Publication date: 2026-03-05
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ettercap-project | ettercap | 0.8.4 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-119 | The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. |
| CWE-125 | The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Ettercap version 0.8.4-Garofalo, specifically in the function add_data_segment within the file src/ettercap/utils/etterfilter/ef_output.c of the etterfilter component.
The issue is an out-of-bounds read caused by manipulation of data in this function.
Exploitation requires local access to the system.
The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed and may be exploited.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability allows an attacker with local access to cause an out-of-bounds read, which can lead to a denial of service or potentially crash the affected application.
According to the CVSS scores, the impact on confidentiality and integrity is none, but there is a low impact on availability.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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