CVE-2013-6809 Other in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 13 Dec 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A format string vulnerability in the Tftpd32 client allows remote servers to cause a crash or execute arbitrary code via malicious file names.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-6809?

CVE-2013-6809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the client in Tftpd32 before 4.50 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Remote File field.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-6809?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Philippe Jounin Tftpd32.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6809?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-6809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-6809 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-6809 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3795-4m6r-47rj.