CVE-2020-24266: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 19, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered in tcpreplay tcpprep v4.3.3. There is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in getl2len() that can make tcpprep crash and cause a denial of service.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Broadcom Tcpreplay=4.3.3
fedoraproject fedora=31
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:58 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24266?
CVE-2020-24266 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-24266?
To fix CVE-2020-24266, you should upgrade tcpreplay to the latest version or apply the available patches.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-24266?
CVE-2020-24266 affects tcpreplay version 4.3.3 and specific Fedora distributions including versions 31, 32, and 33.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24266?
CVE-2020-24266 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2020-24266?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-24266 could lead to application crashes and a denial of service.