CVE-2005-1812 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Jun 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on FutureSoft TFTP Server via buffer overflows in Read or Write Request packets.

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-2005-1812?

CVE-2005-1812 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) filename or (2) transfer mode string in a Read Request (RRQ) or Write Request (WRQ) packet.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1812?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Futuresoft Tftp Server 2000.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1812?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1812 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-2005-1812 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1812 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3f7-44vq-gc5f.