CVE-2005-1812
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple stack-based buffer overflows in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) filename or (2) transfer mode string in a Read Request (RRQ) or Write Request (WRQ) packet.
Published Jun 1, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-1812 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Tftp Server 2000 (Futuresoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
63%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) filename or (2) transfer mode string in a Read Request (RRQ) or Write Request (WRQ) packet.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tftp Server 2000Futuresoft | 1.0.0.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 1, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- exploitMSF futuresoft_transfermode.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1027
- exploitExploitDB-16344
- exploit13821
- exploithttp://www.security.org.sg/vuln/tftp2000-1001.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in FutureSoft TFTP Server Evaluation Version 1.0.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) filename or (2) transfer mode string in a Read Request (RRQ) or Write Request (WRQ) packet.
Affected: Tftp Server 2000 (Futuresoft) versions 1.0.0.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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