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vxTftpSrv Long Filename Buffer Overflow Advisory Available in Danish 

Secunia Advisory: SA16840  
Release Date: 2005-09-16
Last Update: 2005-09-23

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Unpatched

Software:vxTftpSrv for Windows CE 1.x

CVE reference:CVE-2005-3032 (Secunia mirror)

This advisory is currently marked as unpatched!
- Companies can be alerted when a patch is released!


Description:
Seth Fogie has reported a vulnerability in vxTftpSrv, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or potentially to compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is caused due to an boundary error in handling an overly long filename, and can be exploited to crash the service, or potentially to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.7.0. Other versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Restrict access to the service.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Seth Fogie, Airscanner Mobile Security.

Changelog:
2005-09-23: Added CVE reference.

Original Advisory:
http://www.airscanner.com/security/05081203_vxtftpsrv.htm



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