CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vulnerability affects the rpcap client code, which improperly validates headers in RPCAP_MSG_PACKET messages from the server. This flaw allows a malicious server to send a crafted message that could lead to the client misinterpreting up to 20 bytes of memory beyond the intended buffer, potentially resulting in memory corruption or unauthorized data access. Organizations utilizing rpcap client functionality should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate associated risks.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
The rpcap client code that processes a RPCAP_MSG_PACKET message received from the server incorrectly validates its headers. A malicious server can send a crafted message and cause the client to treat up to 20 bytes of the client process memory beyond the end of the buffer as if it was a part of the captured packet.