Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-1620 affects the 2X TFTP service bundled with older 2X ThinClientServer releases. A remote attacker could use directory traversal in a requested filename to read or overwrite files outside the intended TFTP directory. That can expose sensitive files or damage system integrity if the service is reachable. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running 2X ThinClientServer with its TFTP service enabled and reachable from untrusted networks. Modern exposure may be low if the product has been retired, but the bundle does not provide prevalence data. Treat this as a legacy-service risk with high impact where present. It deserves prompt inventory and containment, especially on networks where TFTP is reachable beyond tightly controlled provisioning segments. Mitigation focus: Identify any hosts running 2X ThinClientServer or TFTPd.exe.; Disable the 2X TFTP service if it is not required.; Restrict TFTP access to trusted management networks only..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 2xthinclient-tftpd-directory-traversal(41528)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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