Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-1952 is a remote file-read flaw in WinAgents TFTP Server for Windows 3.1 and earlier. An attacker could use malformed GET requests with triple-dot traversal sequences to access files outside the intended TFTP directory. Business impact depends on whether legacy TFTP servers remain deployed and what local files they can read. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows environments still running WinAgents TFTP Server 3.1 or earlier. Risk rises if the service is reachable by untrusted networks or can read sensitive local files. Prioritize discovery and containment if any legacy WinAgents TFTP server is exposed. This is an old vulnerability, but arbitrary file read from infrastructure services can disclose credentials, configuration files, or operational data. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire WinAgents TFTP Server 3.1 and earlier installations.; Check WinAgents and linked advisories for fixed versions or vendor guidance.; Restrict TFTP access to trusted management networks only..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- tftp-dotdotdot-directory-traversal(25971)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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