Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

BID:16333

Info

Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 16333
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jan 19 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 07 2006 08:54PM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Critical Security Team.
Vulnerable: Philippe Jounin TFTPD32 2.81
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

A remote format-string vulnerability affects Tftpd32.

This issue presents itself when the TFTP server attempts to process specially crafted data through the SEND or GET commands.

A remote attacker may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the server.

Tftpd32 2.81 is reportedly vulnerable. Other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

A denial of service proof-of-concept exploit was released.

Solution / Fix

Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

References

Tftpd32 SEND / GET Remote Format String Vulnerability

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