CVE-2020-24266: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Oct 19 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in tcpreplay tcpprep v4.3.3. There is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in get_l2len() that can make tcpprep crash and cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpreplay | =4.3.3 | |
| Fedora | =31 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/617
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EA7K7VKDK2K3SY2DHQQYSCBGZLKPWXJ4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LC3UMBJFBK5HYUX7H2NGXVFI2I2EMAOF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M623ONZKOZL5Y7XQNHKXEPV76XYCPXQM/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-21
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M623ONZKOZL5Y7XQNHKXEPV76XYCPXQM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EA7K7VKDK2K3SY2DHQQYSCBGZLKPWXJ4/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LC3UMBJFBK5HYUX7H2NGXVFI2I2EMAOF/
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-24266?
CVE-2020-24266 is classified as a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.
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.
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