tcpreplay 4.3 send_packets.c fast_edit_packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in tcpreplay 4.3. The impacted element is the function fast_edit_packet of the file send_packets.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2018-17580. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in tcpreplay 4.3. This issue affects the function fast_edit_packet of the file send_packets.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function fast_edit_packet() in the file send_packets.c of tcpreplay v4.3. This can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially Information Exposure when the application attempts to process a crafted pcap file.

The bug was discovered 09/25/2018. The weakness was released 09/28/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-17580 since 09/28/2018. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120955 (Fedora 29 : tcpreplay (2018-5f91054677)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 4 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (120955). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-120264, VDB-124573, VDB-124774 and VDB-125684. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 120955
Nessus Name: Fedora 29 : tcpreplay (2018-5f91054677)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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09/25/2018 🔍
09/28/2018 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-5f91054677
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-17580 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-17580
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124571
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/28/2018 15:09
Updated: 05/19/2023 12:37
Changes: 09/28/2018 15:09 (69), 03/27/2020 19:33 (3), 05/19/2023 12:29 (4), 05/19/2023 12:37 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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