ID:4451 - Exploit for Stack-based buffer overflow in Ettercap - CVE-2013-0722

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Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a Trojan horse hosts list containing a long line. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation