Reachable Assertion Vulnerability in tcpreplay by AppNeta
CVE-2021-45386

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Broadcom
Status
Tcpreplay
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2022

What is CVE-2021-45386?

A reachable assertion vulnerability exists in tcpreplay version 4.3.4 within the add_tree_ipv6() function of tree.c. This flaw can potentially be exploited by malicious actors to manipulate network traffic and execute arbitrary code, posing a significant risk to network security. It is crucial for users of the affected version to apply security patches and stay informed about mitigations.

References

https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/687
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-08
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2021-45386 : Reachable Assertion Vulnerability in tcpreplay by AppNeta