Description
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | sniffit | 0.3.7.beta-20 | — |
| Debian 12 | sniffit | 0.3.7.beta-20 | — |
| Debian 7 | sniffit | 0.3.7.beta-16.1+deb7u1 | DLA-713-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | sniffit | 0.3.7.beta-19ubuntu0.1 | USN-4652-1 |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | sniffit | 0.3.7.beta-17+deb8u1build0.14.04.1 | — |
Advisories 2
- DLA-713-1 sniffit - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- USN-4652-1 sniffit vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026