CVE-2008-2161 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on TFTP Server via a buffer overflow in error packet handling.
- 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-2008-2161?
CVE-2008-2161 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 on Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tftp Tftp Server Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2161 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-2008-2161 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2161 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxvv-792x-8mjp.