CVE-2008-2161
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer 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.
Published May 12, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-2161 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Tftp Server Sp.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% 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)
65%
Higher than 99.2% 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
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Tftp Server SpTftp | 1.4, 1.5 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 12, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory30147
- exploitMSF opentftp_error_code.rb
- othertftpserversp-errormessage-bo(42298)
- other5563
- other29111
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Tftp Server Sp versions 1.4, 1.5. 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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