CVE-2019-8377: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Feb 17 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Tcpreplay 4.3.1. A NULL pointer dereference occurred in the function get_ipv6_l4proto() located at get.c. This can be triggered by sending a crafted pcap file to the tcpreplay-edit binary. It allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Tcpreplay | =4.3.1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =28 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =29 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =31 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107085
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/536
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4V3SADKXUSHWTVAPU3WLXBDEQUHRA6ZO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4YAT4AGTHQKB74ETOQPJMV67TSDIAPOC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EB3ASS7URTIA3IFSBL2DIWJAFKTBJCAW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MLPY6W7Z7G6PF2JN4LXXHCACYLD4RBG6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UOSEIQ3D2OONCJEVMGC2TYBC2QX4E5EJ/
- https://research.loginsoft.com/bugs/null-pointer-dereference-vulnerability-in-function-get_ipv6_l4proto-tcpreplay-4-3-1/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MLPY6W7Z7G6PF2JN4LXXHCACYLD4RBG6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4V3SADKXUSHWTVAPU3WLXBDEQUHRA6ZO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EB3ASS7URTIA3IFSBL2DIWJAFKTBJCAW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4YAT4AGTHQKB74ETOQPJMV67TSDIAPOC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UOSEIQ3D2OONCJEVMGC2TYBC2QX4E5EJ/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8377?
The severity of CVE-2019-8377 is high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8377?
Tcpreplay version 4.3.1 is affected by CVE-2019-8377.
How can CVE-2019-8377 be triggered?
CVE-2019-8377 can be triggered by sending a crafted pcap file to the tcpreplay-edit binary.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-8377?
CVE-2019-8377 allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-8377?
Yes, please refer to the provided references for a fix to CVE-2019-8377.
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- version/fedoraproject fedora/29
- version/fedoraproject fedora/30
- version/fedoraproject fedora/31
- version/fedoraproject fedora/32