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Dnsmasq.TFTP.Service.Remote.Buffer.Overflow

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Dnsmasq.
The vulnerability is caused by the application's failure to perform adequate boundary checks on user supplied input. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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Simon Kelly Dnsmasq prior to 2.50

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

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Apply patches or fixes from the vendor, available from the website:

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-04-13 18.057 Sig Added
2019-05-31 14.624 Sig Added
ID 28449
Created Aug 17, 2011
Updated May 29, 2023
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Active
Affected OS Other
Affected App Other