appneta tcpreplay 4.5.1 send_packets.c calc_sleep_time divide by zero
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in appneta tcpreplay 4.5.1. The affected element is the function calc_sleep_time of the file send_packets.c. Performing a manipulation results in divide by zero.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-9649. Attacking locally is a requirement. Furthermore, an exploit is available.
You should upgrade the affected component.
The vendor confirms in a GitHub issue reply: "Was able to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but NOT 4.5.3-beta3."
Details
A vulnerability was found in appneta tcpreplay 4.5.1. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function calc_sleep_time of the file send_packets.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. This is going to have an impact on availability.
It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-9649. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and a public exploit are known.
The exploit is shared for download at drive.google.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor confirms in a GitHub issue reply: "Was able to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but NOT 4.5.3-beta3." 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.
Upgrading to version 4.5.3-beta3 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (277019). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
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Exploiting
Class: Divide by zeroCWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 277019
Nessus Name: openSUSE 16 Security Update : tcpreplay (openSUSE-SU-2025-20119-1)
Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔒
Upgrade: tcpreplay 4.5.3-beta3
Timeline
08/29/2025 Advisory disclosed08/29/2025 VulDB entry created
12/03/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Product: github.comAdvisory: 968
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔒
CVE: CVE-2025-9649 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9649
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-321855
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 08/29/2025 08:37Updated: 12/03/2025 10:00
Changes: 08/29/2025 08:37 (60), 10/10/2025 06:02 (40), 12/03/2025 10:00 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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Accepted
- Submit #630493: tcpreplay tcpreplay version 6fcbf03 (the newest master in https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay) floating-point exception (by github.com)
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