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CVE-2006-6141: Buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long GET or PUT...

Buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long GET or PUT request, which is not properly handled when the request is displayed in the title of the gauge window.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2006-6141 is a remote denial-of-service issue in Tftpd32 3.01. A specially long TFTP GET or PUT request can overflow handling tied to the gauge window title, potentially crashing the service. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy TFTP server is still deployed and reachable.

Executive priority

Treat this as a targeted legacy-service availability risk. Prioritize review if TFTP supports network provisioning, firmware updates, or other operational workflows, because disruption could affect device management even without data theft.

Technical view

The public record describes a buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 triggered by long GET or PUT request data when displayed in the gauge window title. The documented impact is denial of service. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS, code execution evidence, or vendor remediation details.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Tftpd32 3.01, especially where TFTP is reachable from untrusted networks. TFTP is commonly used for device bootstrapping or firmware workflows, so legacy operational networks should be checked.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Public references describe a remotely triggerable crash condition, but the provided evidence supports denial of service only, not confirmed code execution.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sparse and old. The affected version is identified in the CVE description as Tftpd32 3.01, while structured affected-product metadata is incomplete. Keep conclusions limited to remote denial of service unless additional primary evidence confirms broader impact.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify and remove Tftpd32 3.01 where it is no longer required.
  • Restrict TFTP access to trusted management networks only.
  • Block external or untrusted access to TFTP services.
  • Check vendor or maintainer guidance for fixed versions or replacement recommendations.
  • Monitor for unexpected Tftpd32 crashes or service restarts.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory hosts for Tftpd32 3.01 installations.
  • Review firewall rules for exposed TFTP access.
  • Confirm TFTP is unavailable from untrusted network segments.
  • Check service logs and Windows crash history for Tftpd32 failures.
  • Document any business process still dependent on this server.
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