High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Nov 19, 2019· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-5439
CVE-2014-5439
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.
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Affected products
2- Sniffit/Sniffitdescription
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Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.htmlnvdExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318nvd
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