Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in telnetd-ssl 0.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.17.18 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd-Ssl | 0.17.17_0.1.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13663PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-616PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/995038PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18654
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13663PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-616PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/995038PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18654
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0998?
CVE-2004-0998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in telnetd-ssl 0.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-0998?
CVE-2004-0998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Telnetd Telnetd, Telnetd Telnetd-Ssl.