CVE-2003-0729: Buffer overflow in Tellurian TftpdNT 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TFTP request

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0729 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting tftpdnt. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Tellurian TftpdNT 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TFTP request with a long filename.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.4% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tellurian

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tellurian tftpdnt DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.8 · 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tftpdnt || rpm -q tftpdnt || tftpdnt --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tftpdnt sudo apt install tftpdnt=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo apt-mark hold tftpdnt

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list tftpdnt sudo dnf downgrade tftpdnt-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8> sudo dnf versionlock add tftpdnt

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Tellurian TftpdNT 1.8/2.0 - 'Filename' Buffer Overrun

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0729?

tftpdnt: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0729 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0729 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0729 affect?

CVE-2003-0729 affects tftpdnt. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in Tellurian TftpdNT 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TFTP request with a long filename.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0729?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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