Denial of Service in WinAgents Software Group TFTP Server for Windows

A Denial of Service (DoS) condition exists in WinAgents TFTP Server for Windows.

Ken Pfeil

June 21, 2004

1 Min Read
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Reported June 16, 2004, by GlobalSecurity Solution IT

VERSIONS AFFECTED

DESCRIPTION
A Denial of Service (DoS) condition exists in WinAgents TFTP Server forWindows. By requesting a file with an overly long filename string, a potentialattacker can cause the system to crash, resulting in a remote DoS condition.

VENDOR RESPONSE
WinAgents Software Group has been notified, but hasn't releaseda patch or workaround for this vulnerability.

CREDIT
Discovered by Global Security Solution IT.

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