CVE-2017-6429

High

Published: 15/03/2017(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay before version 4.2.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a pcap file with an over-size packet.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code or disrupt system operations, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Tcpreplay to version 4.2.0 Beta 1 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Tcpreplay

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CVE-2017-14266High
Version 3.4.4 of Tcpreplay has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability triggered by a crafted PCAP file.
CVE-2016-6160High
tcprewrite in tcpreplay before version 4.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) by sending a large frame.

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay before 4.2.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a pcap file with an over-size packet.