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CVE-2013-6809

5.0 · MEDIUM

Format string vulnerability in the client in Tftpd32 before 4.50 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Re…

Published Dec 13, 2013philippe_jouninCWE-134EPSS 2.88%

Overview

CVE-2013-6809 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting philippe_jounin tftpd32. It was published on December 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the client in Tftpd32 before 4.50 allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Remote File field.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from philippe_jounin. Update tftpd32 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
philippe_jounintftpd320Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/100511Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124275/Tftpd32-Client-Side-Format-String.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/15Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89455Refosvdb.org/100511Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124275/Tftpd32-Client-Side-Format-String.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Dec/15Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89455

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6809?

CVE-2013-6809 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting philippe_jounin tftpd32. It was published on December 13, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-6809?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-6809?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from philippe_jounin. Update tftpd32 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-2013-6809?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-6809 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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