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Tftpd32 Filename Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for a buffer overflow vulnerability in Tftpd32

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote tftp server is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description :

The remote host appears to be running Tftpd32, a tftpd server for
Windows.

The version of Tftpd32 installed on the remote host appears to be
affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability involving long filenames.
By leveraging this flaw, a remote attacker may be able to crash the
server or to execute code on the affected host subject to the
rights under which the server operates, possibly SYSTEM since the
application can be configured to run as a service.

See also :

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451951/30/0/threaded

Solution :

Unknown at this time.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 2.3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 21148

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security

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