Intel PXE Server Remote Overflow

critical Nessus Plugin ID 11612

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Synopsis

Arbitrary code may be run on the remote server.

Description

The remote host is running PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment), a service which can be used to boot diskless clients.

There is a flaw in the remote PXE which may allow an attacker to gain a root shell on this host.

*** Nessus disabled this service to perform this security check

Solution

Upgrade or disable this service.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 11612

File Name: pxe_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.20

Type: remote

Family: Gain a shell remotely

Published: 5/9/2003

Updated: 3/6/2019

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Reference Information

BID: 7129

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