CVE-2025-9384 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2025-9384

appneta tcpreplay parse_args.c tcpedit_post_args null pointer dereference

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was detected in appneta tcpreplay up to 4.5.1. Impacted is the function tcpedit_post_args of the file /src/tcpedit/parse_args.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.5.2-beta2 is recommended to address this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor explains, that he was "[a]ble to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but not in 4.5.2-beta2".

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:

  • HeureuxBuilding (VulDB User)

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

tcpreplay
Vulnerable Versions:
4.5.0, 4.5.1, 4.5.2-beta2

Timeline

Official Publish: August 24th, 2025
Last Modified: August 25th, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Weaknesses (CWE)