CVE-2023-27785: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 16, 2023
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Updated

An issue found in TCPreplay TCPprep v.4.4.3 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the parse endpoints function.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tcpreplay<=4.3.3-2, <=4.4.3-1
4.5.1-1
Broadcom Tcpreplay=4.4.3

Event History

Mar 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·05:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·05:57 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in TCPreplay TCPprep v.4.4.3?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in TCPreplay TCPprep v.4.4.3 is CVE-2023-27785.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27785?

The severity of CVE-2023-27785 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software and version for CVE-2023-27785?

The affected software and version for CVE-2023-27785 is Broadcom Tcpreplay v.4.4.3.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-27785?

A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-27785 by causing a denial of service via the parse endpoints function.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-27785?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-27785 at the following links: [Link 1](https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/785), [Link 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/R3ER3YTFR3XIDMYEB7LMFWFTPVQALBHC/), [Link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UE3J4LKYFNKPKNSLDQK4JG36THQMQH3V/).

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