Remote code execution in Tcpreplay

Published: 2022-10-18

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-27418 CVE-2022-27416
CWE-ID	CWE-122 CWE-415
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Tcpreplay Client/Desktop applications / Other client software
Vendor	AppNeta

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68398

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-27418

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the do_checksum_math() function in /tcpedit/checksum.c. A remote attacker can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Tcpreplay: 4.3.0 - 4.4.0

CPE2.3

External links

http://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/703

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU68397