BootManage TFTP Server filename buffer overflow
| bootmanage-tftpserver-filename-bo (41226) |  High Risk |
Description:
BootManage TFTP Server is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking in the BootManage Administrator. By requesting a file with an overly long filename, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Bootix, BootManage TFTP Server 1.99
Remedy:
No remedy available as of August 30, 2008.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- bootix Web site, BootManage BOOTP & TFTP Server at http://www.bootix.com/products/bootp_tftp_server_en.html.
- Luigi Auriemma ADVISORIES, 16 Mar 2008, BootManage TFTPD at http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/bootixtftpd-adv.txt.
- BID-28270: BootManage TFTP Server 'filename' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1403: Stack-based buffer overflow in the TFTP server in BootManage TFTPD 1.99 and earlier in BootManage Administrator 7.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request with a long filename.
- SA29404: BootManage TFTP Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Mar 16, 2008
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
Copyright (c) 1994-2008 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net