tcpreplay tcpprep cidr.c mask_cidr6 heap-based overflow
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been found in tcpreplay 4.5.1. This vulnerability affects the function mask_cidr6 of the file cidr.c of the component tcpprep. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The researcher is able to reproduce this with the latest official release 4.5.1 and the current master branch. The code maintainer cannot reproduce this for 4.5.2-beta1. In his reply the maintainer explains that "[i]n that case, this is a duplicate that was fixed in 4.5.2."
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- nipc-cxd (VulDB User)
References
- https://vuldb.com/?id.320080
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320080
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623635
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623636
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623637
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623638
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623639
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/958
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/958#issuecomment-3124876035
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SQYVIb_YQoRfaJaaLf6iLtMiCRCHlBc/view?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/959
