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CVE-2011-2199

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in tftp-hpa before 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the utimeout option.

Published Jul 22, 2012h_peter_anvinCWE-119EPSS 5.25%

Overview

CVE-2011-2199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting h_peter_anvin tftp-hpa. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-hpa before 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the utimeout option.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from h_peter_anvin. Update tftp-hpa 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
h_peter_anvintftp-hpa0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2199?

CVE-2011-2199 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting h_peter_anvin tftp-hpa. It was published on July 22, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2199?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2011-2199?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from h_peter_anvin. Update tftp-hpa 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.

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