tcpreplay 4.5.1 dlt_utils.c tcpedit_dlt_getplugin denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in tcpreplay 4.5.1. This affects the function tcpedit_dlt_getplugin of the file src/tcpedit/plugins/dlt_utils.c. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2024-54192. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in tcpreplay 4.5.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function tcpedit_dlt_getplugin of the file src/tcpedit/plugins/dlt_utils.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue inTcpreplay v4.5.1 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file to the tcpedit_dlt_getplugin function at src/tcpedit/plugins/dlt_utils.c.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-54192 since 02/09/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 299311 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-54192), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (299311). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 299311
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2024-54192

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

02/09/2026 CVE reserved
02/10/2026 +1 days Advisory disclosed
02/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/19/2026 +9 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 902
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-54192 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-54192
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-345248

Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2026 18:49
Updated: 02/19/2026 03:40
Changes: 02/10/2026 18:49 (57), 02/11/2026 12:43 (12), 02/18/2026 10:15 (2), 02/19/2026 03:40 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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