CVE-2002-0276 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via large packets in Ettercap when the network MTU exceeds 2000.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0276?
CVE-2002-0276 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in various decoders in Ettercap 0.6.3.1 and earlier, when running on networks with an MTU greater than 2000, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large packets.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0276?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ettercap Ettercap.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0276?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0276 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2002-0276 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0276 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f85g-fmg3-x33m.