CVE-2008-2161
CVE-2008-2161 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tftp Tftp Server Sp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 65% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 65% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Tftp Tftp Server Sp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 on Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2161?
- Buffer overflow in TFTP Server SP 1.4 and 1.5 on Windows, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long TFTP error packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2161?
- CVE-2008-2161 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2161 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 65% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2161?
- CVE-2008-2161 primarily affects Tftp Tftp Server Sp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2161?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2161 published?
- CVE-2008-2161 was published on 2008-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30147
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29111
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1468/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42298
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5563
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:tftp:tftp_server_sp:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tftp:tftp_server_sp:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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