Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the getterminaltype function in telnetd for Heimdal before 0.6.5 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0468 and CVE-2005-0469.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.3f |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15718PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-758
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-24.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_40_heimdal.html
- http://www.pdc.kth.se/heimdal/advisory/2005-06-20/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15718PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-758
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-24.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_40_heimdal.html
- http://www.pdc.kth.se/heimdal/advisory/2005-06-20/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2040?
CVE-2005-2040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in the getterminaltype function in telnetd for Heimdal before 0.6.5 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0468 and CVE...
How severe is CVE-2005-2040?
CVE-2005-2040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Telnetd Telnetd.