CVE-2017-6429 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Tcpreplay's tcpcapinfo utility allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious 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-2017-6429?
CVE-2017-6429 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Broadcom Tcpreplay, published on 15 Mar 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
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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6429?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Tcpreplay.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6429?
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-2017-6429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6429 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Broadcom Tcpreplay
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cvrr-x2x2-gpmr.