If you aren't able to apply the patch and rebuild from source, try installing the version from the below PPA. It has the patch applied.
https://launchpad.net/~jkl102001/+archive/ppa If it works for you, leave a note here saying so. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/588007 Title: Once selected interface, if "Hosts List" is open and click on "Scan for hosts" Ettercap crash -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs