CVE-2006-4781 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet to the FutureSoft TFTP Server.
- 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-2006-4781?
CVE-2006-4781 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in FutureSoft TFTP Server Multithreaded (MT) 1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted packet to port 69/UDP, which triggers the overflow when constructing an absolute path name. NOTE: Some details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4781?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Futuresoft Tftp Server Multithreaded.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4781?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4781 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-2006-4781 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4781 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-355q-cc88-rh65.