Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the env_opt_add function in telnet.c for various BSD-based Telnet clients allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via responses that contain a large number of characters that require escaping, which consumers more memory than allocated.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncsa | Telnet | c |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:01.telnet.ascVendor Advisory
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20050405-01-PPatch
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000962
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17899
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101665-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101671-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57755-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57761-1
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2005-001-telnet.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.de/security/2005/dsa-731
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-703PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=221&type=vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/341908US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:061
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the env_opt_add function in telnet.c for various BSD-based Telnet clients allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via responses that contain a large number of c...
How severe is CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 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-2005-0468?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ncsa Telnet.