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CVE-2014-5439
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass…
High7.8EPSS 2.5%
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- mitre
Description
Multiple Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exists in Sniffit prior to 0.3.7 via a crafted configuration file that will bypass Non-eXecutable bit NX, stack smashing protector SSP, and address space layout randomization ASLR protection mechanisms, which could let a malicious user execute arbitrary code.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.1 | High7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 2.5% · top 15% of all CVEs (5 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.8.
Weakness
Affected products
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- affected n/a
References (3)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
Sources
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