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Extraputty CVE-2017-7183

HIGH
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2017-03-27 cve@mitre.org
7.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Mar 27, 2017 - 17:59 cve.org
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The TFTP server in ExtraPuTTY 0.30 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large (1) read or (2) write TFTP protocol message.

AnalysisAI

The TFTP server in ExtraPuTTY 0.30 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large (1) read or (2) write TFTP protocol message. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 34.9%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The TFTP server in ExtraPuTTY 0.30 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large (1) read or (2) write TFTP protocol message. Affected products include: Extraputty.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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