PumpKIN mode field denial of service
| pumpkin-mode-dos (46122) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
PumpKIN is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when handling certain input. By sending an overly long mode value, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- PumpKIN Web page: PumpKIN.
- BID-31922: PumpKIN Mode Field Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-6791: PumpKIN TFTP Server 2.7.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a write request with a long mode field.
- OSVDB ID: 54214: PumpKIN TFTP Server Write Request Remote DoS
Platforms Affected:
- Klever Group PumpKIN 2.7.2 0
Reported:
Oct 25, 2008
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