CVE-2014-6395 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-6395: Heap-based buffer overflow in the dissector_postgresql function in dissectors/ec_postgresql.c in Ettercap before 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted password length value that is inconsistent with the actual length of the passwo

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-6395 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.8.1-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.8.1-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ettercap→ fixed in1:0.8.1-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ettercap
```

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