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CVE-2009-2957

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.8 Published: 2009-09-02 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Thekelleys Dnsmasq

Weakness Type

CWE-119

References