CVE-2003-0729 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Tellurian TftpdNT servers by sending a TFTP request with an overly long filename.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-0729?

CVE-2003-0729 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Tellurian TftpdNT 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TFTP request with a long filename.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tellurian Tftpdnt.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2003-0729 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0729 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3m5r-wc67-jg8m.

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