[ GLSA 201505-01 ] Ettercap

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Ettercap: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201505-01)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: May 13, 2015
Bug(s): #532764
ID: 201505-01

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Ettercap, the worst of
which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.


Background

Ettercap is a comprehensive suite for man in the middle attacks.

Affected Packages

Package: net-analyzer/ettercap
Vulnerable: < 0.8.2
Unaffected: >= 0.8.2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Ettercap. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Ettercap users should upgrade to the latest version: