CVE-2025-9384
CVE-2025-9384 is a low-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Tcpreplay with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 1.7
- CVSS v4: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-28842
- Weakness: CWE-476
- Affected product: Broadcom Tcpreplay
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A vulnerability was detected in appneta tcpreplay up to 4.5.1. Impacted is the function tcpedit_post_args of the file /src/tcpedit/parse_args.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.5.2-beta2 is recommended to address this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor explains, that he was "[a]ble to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but not in 4.5.2-beta2".
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9384?
- A vulnerability was detected in appneta tcpreplay up to 4.5.1. Impacted is the function tcpedit_post_args of the file /src/tcpedit/parse_args.c. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack is only possible with local access. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 4.5.2-beta2 is recommended to address this issue. Upgrading the affected component is advised. The vendor explains, that he was "[a]ble to reproduce in 6fcbf03 but not in 4.5.2-beta2".
- How severe is CVE-2025-9384?
- CVE-2025-9384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2025-9384 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-9384?
- CVE-2025-9384 affects Broadcom Tcpreplay. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-9384?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-9384 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-9384 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-28842.
- When was CVE-2025-9384 published?
- CVE-2025-9384 was published on 2025-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oVmsER6CXULLz_rnIyL410DJqO_hBtw_/view?usp=sharing
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/971
- https://github.com/appneta/tcpreplay/issues/971#issuecomment-3199014524
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.321217
- https://vuldb.com/?id.321217
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.630496
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:tcpreplay:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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