Vulnerability Description
AS/400 Telnet 5250 terminal emulation clients, as implemented by (1) IBM client access, (2) Bosanova, (3) PowerTerm, (4) Mochasoft, and possibly other emulations, allows malicious AS/400 servers to execute arbitrary commands via a STRPCO (Start PC Organizer) command followed by STRPCCMD (Start PC command), as demonstrated by creating a backdoor account using REXEC.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bosanova | Launcher400 | All versions |
| Ibm | Client Access | All versions |
| Mochasoft | Tn5250 | All versions |
| Powerterm | Interconnect | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111160242803070&w=2
- http://www.venera.com/downloads/Attack_5250_terminal_emulations_from_iSeries_serExploit
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111160242803070&w=2
- http://www.venera.com/downloads/Attack_5250_terminal_emulations_from_iSeries_serExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0868?
CVE-2005-0868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). AS/400 Telnet 5250 terminal emulation clients, as implemented by (1) IBM client access, (2) Bosanova, (3) PowerTerm, (4) Mochasoft, and possibly other emulations, allows malicious AS/400 servers to ex...
How severe is CVE-2005-0868?
CVE-2005-0868 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-2005-0868?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bosanova Launcher400, Ibm Client Access, Mochasoft Tn5250, Powerterm Interconnect.