CVE-2025-9384 appneta tcpreplay parse_args.c tcpedit_post_args null pointer dereference
A local attacker can cause a denial of service in tcpreplay via a null pointer dereference in the tcpedit_post_args function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-9384?
CVE-2025-9384 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Tcpreplay, published on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was detected in appneta tcpreplay up to 4.5.1. Impacted is the function tcpedit_post_args of the file /src/tcpedit/parse_args.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.5.2-beta2 is recommended to address this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor explains, that he was "[a]ble to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but not in 4.5.2-beta2".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-9384?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Broadcom Tcpreplay.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9384?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2025-9384 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-9384 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Broadcom Tcpreplay
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-9384, GHSA-gc8m-9gpv-3rpr, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-9384.