CVE-2019-8381: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 17, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Tcpreplay 4.3.1. An invalid memory access occurs in dochecksum in checksum.c. It 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Broadcom Tcpreplay=4.3.1
fedoraproject fedora=28
fedoraproject fedora=29
fedoraproject fedora=30

Event History

Feb 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8381?

CVE-2019-8381 is a vulnerability in Tcpreplay 4.3.1 that allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

2

How can this vulnerability be triggered?

This vulnerability can be triggered by sending a crafted pcap file to the tcpreplay-edit binary.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-8381?

The severity of CVE-2019-8381 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-8381?

Tcpreplay 4.3.1, Broadcom Tcpreplay, and Fedoraproject Fedora versions 28, 29, and 30 are affected by CVE-2019-8381.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-8381?

There is currently no known fix for CVE-2019-8381. It is recommended to follow the vendor's advisory for any updates or patches.

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