3CTftpSvc TFTP Server Long Mode Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Summary
This host is running 3CTftpSvc TFTP Server and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to cause the application to crash, denying further service to legitimate users. Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to a boundary error during the processing of TFTP Read/Write request packet types. This can be exploited to cause a stack based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted packet with an overly long mode field.
Affected
3Com 3CTFTPSvc TFTP Server version 2.0.1
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