CVE-1999-0740 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service on Linux in.telnetd telnet daemon through a malformed TERM environmental variable.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Linux	4.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/594
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/594

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0740?

CVE-1999-0740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Remote attackers can cause a denial of service on Linux in.telnetd telnet daemon through a malformed TERM environmental variable.

How severe is CVE-1999-0740?

CVE-1999-0740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0740?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.