CVE-2017-14266 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in Tcpreplay allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted PCAP file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-14266?
CVE-2017-14266 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Broadcom Tcpreplay, published on 12 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
tcprewrite in Tcpreplay 3.4.4 has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability triggered by a crafted PCAP file, a related issue to CVE-2016-6160.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14266?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Tcpreplay.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14266?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-14266 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14266 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Broadcom Tcpreplay
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14266, GHSA-53p9-pj89-wp44.