Heap-based buffer overflow in Tcpreplay - CVE-2017-14266
Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: June 1, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU38297
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14266
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: AppNeta
Affected software:
Tcpreplay
Tcpreplay
Detailed 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-14266
Install update from vendor's website.