CVE-2024-22654: High severity tcpreplay vulnerability

Published May 29, 2025
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Updated

tcpreplay v4.4.4 was discovered to contain an infinite loop via the tcprewrite function at get.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tcpreplay Tcpreplay
Broadcom Tcpreplay=4.4.4

Event History

May 29, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-22654?

CVE-2024-22654 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause an infinite loop in tcpreplay.

2

How does CVE-2024-22654 affect tcpreplay?

CVE-2024-22654 affects tcpreplay by causing an infinite loop during the execution of the tcprewrite function, which can lead to denial of service.

3

How do I fix CVE-2024-22654?

To fix CVE-2024-22654, update to version 4.4.5 or later of tcpreplay, which contains the necessary patches.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-22654?

The potential impacts of CVE-2024-22654 include system downtime and resource exhaustion due to the infinite loop.

5

Is CVE-2024-22654 currently being exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no confirmed reports of CVE-2024-22654 being actively exploited in the wild.

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