CVE-2009-2957

N/A Unknown
Published: September 02, 2009 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the tftp_request function in tftp.c in dnsmasq before 2.50, when --enable-tftp is used, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a TFTP packet, as demonstrated by a read (aka RRQ) request.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36121
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36563
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/dnsmasq-vulnerabilities
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1238.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36121
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CHANGELOG
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-827-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=519020
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0095.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

18 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
8.5%
92th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

thekelleys