CVE-2009-2957

Heap-based buffer overflow in the tftp_request function in tftp.c in dnsmasq before 2.50, when --enable-tftp is used, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a TFTP packet, as demonstrated by a read (aka RRQ) request.

CVSS v2.0 NVD

6.8 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS

12.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 96th percentile

Published

2009-09-02

Updated

2024-08-07

ExploitDB entries (1)

• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9617

Security advisories

• http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
• http://www.coresecurity.com/content/dnsmasq-vulnerabilities
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36121
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1238.html
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-827-1

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry