{"id":86424,"date":"2026-02-09T19:08:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:08:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-22654-infinite-loop-vulnerability-in-tcpreplay-v4-4-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-22654-infinite-loop-vulnerability-in-tcpreplay-v4-4-4\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-22654: Infinite Loop Vulnerability in Tcpreplay v4.4.4<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The present report provides a detailed analysis of the CVE-2024-22654 vulnerability, a serious threat identified in the tcpreplay software version v4.4.4. This vulnerability exposes systems to potential compromise and data leakage, posing significant risk to all users of the affected software version. It’s crucial to address this issue promptly to ensure system integrity and data security.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-22654
\nSeverity: High (CVSS score: 7.5)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Tcpreplay | v4.4.4<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of an infinite loop vulnerability in the tcprewrite function of tcpreplay v4.4.4. This allows a remote attacker to effectively cause a Denial of Service (DoS) attack or potentially execute arbitrary code, leading to system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. Note that this is not actual exploit code, but a simplified representation.<\/p>\n

# Bash command to send a malicious crafted packet causing infinite loop in tcpreplay v4.4.4\n$ tcpreplay --intf1=eth0 malicious_packet.pcap<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, a maliciously crafted packet (malicious_packet.pcap) is sent to the tcpreplay tool. This packet triggers the infinite loop vulnerability in the tcprewrite function and could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage.
\nWe recommend applying the vendor patch as soon as possible or using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) as temporary mitigation. Stay informed and secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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