CVE-2021-41054: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 13, 2021
·
Updated

tftpdfile.c in atftp through 0.7.4 has a buffer overflow because buffer-size handling does not properly consider the combination of data, OACK, and other options.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/atftp<0.7.
0.7.
ubuntu/atftp<0.7.
0.7.
ubuntu/atftp<0.7.
0.7.
debian/atftp
0.7.git20120829-3.2~deb10u30.7.git20120829-3.3+deb11u20.8.0-3
Atftp Project Atftp<=0.7.4
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ubuntu/atftp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.7.
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/atftp to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.7.git20120829-3.2~deb10u3Fixed in 0.7.git20120829-3.3+deb11u2Fixed in 0.8.0-3

Event History

Sep 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 4, 2023
Data Sourced
11:51 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-41054?

CVE-2021-41054 is a vulnerability in atftp through 0.7.4 that allows for a buffer overflow due to improper handling of buffer size.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-41054?

The severity of CVE-2021-41054 is not mentioned in the provided information.

3

How does CVE-2021-41054 affect atftp?

CVE-2021-41054 affects atftp versions up to and including 0.7.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-41054?

To fix CVE-2021-41054, update atftp to version 0.7.5 or later, as recommended by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-41054?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-41054 in the provided references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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