TFTP
TFTPTrivial File Transfer Protocol
TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) transfers files without authentication. It is commonly used to download switch/router configs and firmware.
Ports
| Port | Protocol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | udp | TFTP |
Fingerprints
| Banner / Probe | Expected Response |
|---|---|
nmap -sV -p <port> <target> | Service banner and version info |
nc -nv <target> <port> | Raw banner grab |
Key Files
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
/etc/passwd | List of system users |
/etc/shadow | Password hashes for local users |
/etc/ssh/sshd_config | SSH server configuration |
~/.ssh/id_rsa | SSH private key |
Default Credentials
| Username | Password | Context |
|---|---|---|
admin | admin | Generic admin account |
root | root | Generic root account |
Known CVEs
| Identifier | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
— | Info | Check NVD database for latest CVEs |
Exploitation Primitives
| Technique | Tool / Command | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Download Config | tftp <target> GET config.txt | Download device config |
Notes
Always start with full port scan: `nmap -sV -sC -p- <target>`.
Check for default credentials before brute-forcing.
Use service-specific NSE scripts: `nmap --script <service>-* -p <port> <target>`.
Remember to check both IPv4 and IPv6 if applicable.
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