DNS: Tftpd32 DNS Server Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Tftpd32. The vulnerability is due to an error in processing domain labels. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious DNS frame to an affected server. A successful exploitation attempt may result in the execution of arbitrary code in the security context of the Tftpd32 server. An unsuccessful attack attempt can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Short Name

DNS:OVERFLOW:TFTPD32

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

DNS: Tftpd32 DNS Server Buffer Overflow

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