CVE-2013-0722 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-0722: Stack-based buffer overflow in the scan_load_hosts function in ec_scan.c in Ettercap 0.7.5.1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse hosts list containing a long line.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-0722 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.7.5.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.7.5.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.7.5.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap

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