CVE-2023-4256

Tcpreplay: tcprewrite: double free in tcpedit_dlt_cleanup() in plugins/dlt_plugins.c

Published: Dec 21, 2023Updated: Nov 21, 2024 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-415

5.5MEDIUM

Description

Within tcpreplay's tcprewrite, a double free vulnerability has been identified in the tcpedit_dlt_cleanup() function within plugins/dlt_plugins.c. This vulnerability can be exploited by supplying a specifically crafted file to the tcprewrite binary. This flaw enables a local attacker to initiate a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:LAttack Vector

Local

AC:LAttack Complexity

Low

PR:NPrivileges Required

None

UI:RUser Interaction

Required

Scope

S:UScope

Unchanged

Impact

C:NConfidentiality

None

I:NIntegrity

None

A:HAvailability

High

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Weaknesses

CWE-415

Affected Products

Fedora

oss-projectaka fedora linux

Extra Packages for Enterprise LinuxLibraryLibrary

OSS Libraries / generic-library

FedoraOn-premOS

Operating Systems / linux-distro

fedoraproject

oss-project·USaka fedora project

extra packages for enterprise linuxOn-prem

Operating Systems / linux-distro

fedoraOn-premOS

Operating Systems / linux-distro

broadcom

commercial·USaka broadcom inc

tcpreplayLibraryLibrary

OSS Libraries / generic-library

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

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References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2255212

bugzilla.redhat.com

https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/813

github.com

https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/V3GYCHPVJ2VFN3D7FI4IRMDVMILLWBRF/

lists.fedoraproject.org

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