Intrusion PreventionTFTP.Server.error.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in TFTP Server SP.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious TFTP error packet. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a specially crafted TFTP error packet.
Affected Products
TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 for Windows.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Restrict access to TFTP network services.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 15608 |
| Created | May 20, 2008 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-2161 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 63.76% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |