Netkit telnetd-ssl format string
| netkit-telnetssl-format-string (18654) |  High Risk |
Description:
Netkit's telnetd-ssl is vulnerable to a format string attack. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain root access on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.0
- Netkit, netkit-telnetd
Remedy:
For Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody):
Upgrade to the latest package of netkit-telnet-ssl (0.17.17+0.1-2woody3 or later), as listed in DSA-616-1. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- BID-12085: SSLTelnetd Unspecified Format String Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0998: Format string vulnerability in telnetd-ssl 0.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- DSA-616: netkit-telnet-ssl -- format string
- US-CERT VU#995038: Debian Linux Netkit telnetd-ssl contains a format string vulnerability
Reported:
Dec 23, 2004
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