CVE-2018-17580 — HIGH (7.1)

Vulnerability Description

A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function fast_edit_packet() in the file send_packets.c of Tcpreplay v4.3.0 beta1. This can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially Information Exposure when the application attempts to process a crafted pcap file.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Tcpreplay	4.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/tcpreplayExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/485ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/tcpreplayExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/485ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17580?

CVE-2018-17580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function fast_edit_packet() in the file send_packets.c of Tcpreplay v4.3.0 beta1. This can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially Information Expos...

How severe is CVE-2018-17580?

CVE-2018-17580 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17580?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Broadcom Tcpreplay.