TFTP Server Error Packet Handling Buffer Overflow

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-2161
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  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.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002620
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002620 - TFTP Server Error Packet Handling Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • tftp TFTP Server SP 1.5