Description
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.
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 13 | ettercap | 1:0.8.2-5 | — |
| Debian 12 | ettercap | 1:0.8.2-5 | — |
| Debian 8 | ettercap | 1:0.8.1-3+deb8u1 | DSA-3874-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | ettercap | 1:0.8.2-2ubuntu1.16.04.1 | — |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | ettercap | 1:0.8.0-11ubuntu0.3 | — |
Advisories 1
- DSA-3874-1 ettercap - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026