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: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14266
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Tcpreplay
How to mitigate CVE-2017-14266
Install update from vendor's website.
Tcpreplay - update to 4.0.0