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BOOTP.Boot.File.Name.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date Mar 11, 2010
Severity high
Impact System Compromise Denial of Service
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Bootpd. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted filename that is longer than 1024 bytes. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Bootpd 2.4.3 and previous versions
Recommended Actions Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-1999-0799