CVE-2011-2199

CVE-2011-2199 is a high-severity vulnerability in H Peter Anvin Tftp-hpa with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in tftp-hpa before 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the utimeout option.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2199?
Buffer overflow in tftp-hpa before 5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the utimeout option.
How severe is CVE-2011-2199?
CVE-2011-2199 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-2199 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2199?
CVE-2011-2199 affects H Peter Anvin Tftp-hpa. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2199?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2199 published?
CVE-2011-2199 was published on 2012-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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