CVE-2005-4882: tftpd in Philippe Jounin Tftpd32 2.74 and earlier, as used in Wyse Simple Imager (WSI) and other products,...

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CVE-2005-4882 is an old remote denial-of-service flaw in Philippe Jounin Tftpd32 2.74 and earlier. A specially long filename in a TFTP read request can crash the TFTP daemon. This affects availability, not documented data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely where legacy Tftpd32-based TFTP services support imaging, boot, or file transfer workflows. Internet-facing TFTP would raise urgency. Internal-only exposure still matters if unauthenticated hosts can reach the service. Prioritize remediation if TFTP is exposed beyond a tightly controlled network or supports critical imaging operations. For isolated legacy environments, handle through normal vulnerability management with compensating access controls. Mitigation focus: Identify Tftpd32 installations and embedded use in Wyse Simple Imager or related tooling.; Check vendor guidance for supported updates, replacements, or configuration changes.; Disable TFTP services that are no longer required..

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Jun 28, 2026, 16:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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