1. Home
  2. CVE Database
  3. CVE-2016-7115
CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-7115

Buffer overflow in the handle_packet function in mactelnet.c in the client in MAC-Telnet 0.4.3 and earlier allows remote TELNET servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an MT_CPTYPE_PASS...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the handle_packet function in mactelnet.c in the client in MAC-Telnet 0.4.3 and earlier allows remote TELNET servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an MT_CPTYPE_PASSSALT control packet.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Mac-Telnet ProjectMac-Telnet<= 0.4.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7115?

CVE-2016-7115 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in the handle_packet function in mactelnet.c in the client in MAC-Telnet 0.4.3 and earlier allows remote TELNET servers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in an MT_CPTYPE_PASS...

How severe is CVE-2016-7115?

CVE-2016-7115 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7115?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mac-Telnet Project Mac-Telnet.