TFTP: Atftp TFTP Server Error Packet Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against atftp TFTP server. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

An issue was discovered in atftpd in atftp 0.7.1. A remote attacker may send a crafted packet triggering a stack-based buffer overflow due to an insecurely implemented strncpy call. The vulnerability is triggered by sending an error packet of 3 bytes or fewer. There are multiple instances of this vulnerable strncpy pattern within the code base, specifically within tftpd_file.c, tftp_file.c, tftpd_mtftp.c, and tftp_mtftp.c.

Affected Products

Atftp_project atftp

Short Name
TFTP:DOS:CVE-2019-11365
Severity
Minor
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
None
Category
TFTP
Keywords
Atftp CVE-2019-11365 Denial Error Packet Server Service TFTP bid:20190508 of
Release Date
06/19/2019
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3337
False Positive
Rarely
Vendors

Atftp_project

CVSS Score

7.5

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