CVE-2017-6429

Name: CVE-2017-6429
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-15T15:59:01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6429 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay before 4.2.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a pcap file with an over-size packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay before 4.2.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a pcap file with an over-size packet.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Tcpreplay	<= 4.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540221/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96579Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/commit/d689d14dbcd768c028eab2fb378d849e543dcfe9Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/278Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/releases/tag/v4.2.0-beta1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540221/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96579Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/commit/d689d14dbcd768c028eab2fb378d849e543dcfe9Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/278Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/releases/tag/v4.2.0-beta1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6429?

Buffer overflow in the tcpcapinfo utility in Tcpreplay before 4.2.0 Beta 1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a pcap file with an over-size packet.

How severe is CVE-2017-6429?

CVE-2017-6429 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6429?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-6429?

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Source: NVD / NIST