ID:3779 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Tcpreplay - CVE-2017-14266

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:3779 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Tcpreplay - CVE-2017-14266

ID:3779 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Tcpreplay - CVE-2017-14266

Published: August 9, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU38297
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14266
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Tcpreplay

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in tcprewrite in Tcpreplay when processing PCAP files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PCAP file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.