CVE-2022-37048: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 18, 2022
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Updated

The component tcprewrite in Tcpreplay v4.4.1 was discovered to contain a heap-based buffer overflow in getl2lenprotocol at common/get.c:344. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2022-27941.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Broadcom Tcpreplay=4.4.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37
debian/tcpreplay<4.4.2-1
4.4.2-1
debian/tcpreplay<4.4.2-1
4.4.2-1
debian/tcpreplay<4.4.2-1
4.4.2-1
debian/tcpreplay
4.4.3-14.5.1-14.5.4-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tcpreplay to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.3-1Fixed in 4.5.1-1Fixed in 4.5.4-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/tcpreplay to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.4.2-1

Event History

Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via OSV·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-37048?

CVE-2022-37048 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-37048?

To fix CVE-2022-37048, you should update Tcpreplay to version 4.5.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-37048?

CVE-2022-37048 affects Tcpreplay version 4.4.1 and Fedora versions 35, 36, and 37.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-37048?

CVE-2022-37048 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37048?

For more information on CVE-2022-37048, refer to security advisories related to Tcpreplay and Fedora package announcements.

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