CVE-2022-28487

Name: CVE-2022-28487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-04T15:15:12.863+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28487 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Tcpreplay version 4.4.1 contains a memory leakage flaw in fix_ipv6_checksums() function. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tcpreplay version 4.4.1 contains a memory leakage flaw in fix_ipv6_checksums() function. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.88%

76.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Tcpreplay	4.4.1
Fedoraproject	Fedora	35
Fedoraproject	Fedora	36
Fedoraproject	Fedora	37

References

https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/723Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/pull/720Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5B75AFRJUGOYHCFG2ZV2JKSUPA6MSCT5/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ECRCFJ6X3IVB7BT4KS6AHQMSL532YXYD/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JWRZO7BG6DHA5NAC3COB45WFXLYRIERC/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-08Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/723Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/pull/720Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5B75AFRJUGOYHCFG2ZV2JKSUPA6MSCT5/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ECRCFJ6X3IVB7BT4KS6AHQMSL532YXYD/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JWRZO7BG6DHA5NAC3COB45WFXLYRIERC/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-08Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28487?

Tcpreplay version 4.4.1 contains a memory leakage flaw in fix_ipv6_checksums() function. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

How severe is CVE-2022-28487?

CVE-2022-28487 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28487?

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-2022-28487?

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Source: NVD / NIST