CVE-2006-6141: Buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long GET or PUT req

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6141 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting tftpd32. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long GET or PUT request, which is not properly handled when the request is displayed in the title of the gauge window.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: philippe jounin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-28 02:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

philippe jounin tftpd32 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.01

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.01

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy tftpd32 || rpm -q tftpd32 || tftpd32 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.01 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison tftpd32 sudo apt install tftpd32=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.01> sudo apt-mark hold tftpd32

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

dnf --showduplicates list tftpd32 sudo dnf downgrade tftpd32-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.01> sudo dnf versionlock add tftpd32

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.

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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-2006-6141?

tftpd32: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6141 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6141 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-2006-6141 affect?

CVE-2006-6141 affects tftpd32. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Buffer overflow in Tftpd32 3.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long GET or PUT request, which is not properly handled when the request is displayed in the title of the gauge window.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6141?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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