CVE-2023-43279: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Mar 12 2024(Updated: )
Last updated 28 January 2025
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/tcpreplay | <=4.3.3-2<=4.4.3-1<=4.5.1-1 | |
| Tcpreplay | =4.4.4 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =38 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =39 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =40 | |
| Tcpreplay |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/824
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/V3GYCHPVJ2VFN3D7FI4IRMDVMILLWBRF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TMW5CIODKRHUUH7NTAYIRWGSJ56DTGXM/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EHUILQV2YJI5TXXXJA5FQ2HJQGFT7NTN/
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-43279
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43279
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-43279
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-43279
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-43279
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/V3GYCHPVJ2VFN3D7FI4IRMDVMILLWBRF/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EHUILQV2YJI5TXXXJA5FQ2HJQGFT7NTN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TMW5CIODKRHUUH7NTAYIRWGSJ56DTGXM/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-43279?
CVE-2023-43279 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to application crashes due to a null pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43279?
To fix CVE-2023-43279, ensure that you update to the latest version of Tcpreplay that resolves this vulnerability.
What versions of Tcpreplay are affected by CVE-2023-43279?
CVE-2023-43279 affects Tcpreplay versions up to 4.4.3-1 and 4.5.1-1 in specific package distributions.
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2023-43279?
CVE-2023-43279 is a vulnerability in the mask_cidr6 component found in cidr.c of Tcpreplay.
Can CVE-2023-43279 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-43279 can potentially be exploited by attackers using a crafted tcprewrite command.
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