H Peter Anvin tftp-hpa 5.0 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in H Peter Anvin tftp-hpa 5.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2011-2199. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in H Peter Anvin tftp-hpa 5.0. Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in tftp-hpa before 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the utimeout option.

The weakness was published 07/22/2012 by Timo Warns as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-2199 since 05/31/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 75756 (openSUSE Security Update : tftp (openSUSE-SU-2011:0734-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119353 (tftp-hpa FTP Server "utimeout" Option Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 5.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (68197), Tenable (75756), SecurityFocus (BID 48411†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-32107†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 75756
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : tftp (openSUSE-SU-2011:0734-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 71579
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201206-12 (tftp-hpa)
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: tftp-hpa 5.0
Patch: f3035c45bc50bb5cac87ca01e7ef6a12485184f8

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06/23/2011 +23 days 🔍
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07/05/2011 +12 days 🔍
07/22/2012 +383 days 🔍
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06/13/2014 +691 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +283 days 🔍
12/06/2021 +2450 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Researcher: Timo Warns
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-2199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-2199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61380
X-Force: 68197
SecurityFocus: 48411 - tftp-hpa FTP Server 'utimeout' Option Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 32107 - tftp-hpa FTP Server prior to 5.1 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via Crafted \x27utimeout\x27 Request, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 18:44
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 03/25/2017 21:18 (11), 12/06/2021 18:36 (3), 12/06/2021 18:44 (1)
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