Ettercap through 0.8.5.1 contains a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in dissector_mountd() in
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High.
Data as of 14 Nov 2026, 16:18 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 4.0 | 7.1 |
|---|---|---|
| CNA (VulnCheck) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 |
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 14 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ettercapettercap | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubettercappkg:github/ettercapOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, limit network exposure to untrusted sources and monitor for suspicious MOUNT MNT calls if possible.
Description
Ettercap versions through 0.8.5.1 have a heap out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the dissector_mountd() function. This flaw occurs because the function independently validates RPC credential and directory lengths without ensuring they do not exceed the packet boundary. An attacker on the network can exploit this by sending a crafted MOUNT MNT call, causing the program to read up to 100 bytes beyond the heap buffer and leak memory contents to the console and logs.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-129432 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/pull/1341 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Ettercap/ettercap (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/Ettercap/ettercap/blob/v0.8.5.1/src/dissectors/ec_mountd.c (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/ettercap-through-0.8.5.1-heap-out-of-bounds-read-in-nfs-mountd-dissector (opens in a new tab)