Vulnerability identifier: #VU68398

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Tcpreplay
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: AppNeta

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

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

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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.