#VU68397 Double Free in Tcpreplay - CVE-2022-27416

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68397

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27416

CWE-ID: CWE-415

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tcpreplay
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: AppNeta

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in /tcpedit/plugins/dlt_jnpr_ether/jnpr_ether.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tcpreplay: 4.3.0 - 4.4.0

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External links
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/702

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?