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Tftpd32 Format String Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for a format string vulnerability in Tftpd32

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote tftp server is affected by a format string vulnerability.

Description :

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

There is a format string vulnerability in versions of Tftpd32 up to
and including 2.81 that may permit remote attackers 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.critical.lt/?vulnerabilities/200
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422405/30/0/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: 16333

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

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