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.
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=894092
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=451198
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57175