VDB-310521 · CVE-2024-22654 · Nessus 277019

tcpreplay 4.4.4 get.c tcprewrite infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in tcpreplay 4.4.4. This affects the function tcprewrite of the file get.c. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-22654. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in tcpreplay 4.4.4. This affects the function tcprewrite of the file get.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

tcpreplay v4.4.4 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the tcprewrite function at get.c.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-22654 since 01/11/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 277019 (openSUSE 16 Security Update : tcpreplay (openSUSE-SU-2025-20119-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (277019). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Name

tcpreplay

Version

4.4.4

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 277019
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : tcpreplay (openSUSE-SU-2025-20119-1)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/11/2024 🔍
05/29/2025 +503 days 🔍
05/29/2025 +0 days 🔍
12/03/2025 +188 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310521

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2025 17:19
Updated: 12/03/2025 10:00
Changes: 05/29/2025 17:19 (53), 05/31/2025 06:23 (1), 12/03/2025 10:00 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.