CVE-2019-12568 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a stack-based buffer overflow in the logMess function of Open 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-2019-12568?
CVE-2019-12568 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Dec 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based overflow vulnerability in the logMess function in Open TFTP Server SP 1.66 and earlier allows remote attackers to perform a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2018-10387 and CVE-2019-12567.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12568?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Open Tftp Server Project Open Tftp Server.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12568?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12568 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-2019-12568 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12568 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8qp-cm8p-5ph7.