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CVE-2008-2161

10.0 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 on Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet.

Published May 12, 2008microsoftCWE-119EPSS 65.28%

Overview

CVE-2008-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft all_windows. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 on Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update all_windows to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30147Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29111Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1468/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42298Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5563Refsecunia.com/advisories/30147Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29111Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1468/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42298Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5563

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2161?

CVE-2008-2161 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft all_windows. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2161?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2161?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update all_windows to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2161?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2161 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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