#VU53698 Buffer overflow in Tcpreplay - CVE-2017-6429
Published: June 1, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53698
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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-2017-6429
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Tcpreplay
Tcpreplay
Software vendor:
AppNeta
AppNeta
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing pcap files with an over-size packet in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted pcap file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.