CVE-2018-17580

Name: CVE-2018-17580
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-28T09:29:00.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17580 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function fast_edit_packet() in the file send_packets.c of Tcpreplay v4.3.0 beta1. This can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially Information Exposure when the application attempts to process a crafted pcap file.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap-based buffer over-read exists in the function fast_edit_packet() in the file send_packets.c of Tcpreplay v4.3.0 beta1. This can lead to Denial of Service (DoS) and potentially Information Exposure when the application attempts to process a crafted pcap file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Broadcom	Tcpreplay	4.3.0	Beta1

References

https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/tcpreplayExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/485Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/SegfaultMasters/covering360/blob/master/tcpreplayExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/485Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17580?

How severe is CVE-2018-17580?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17580 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17580?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST