CVE-2000-1184
First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )
telnetd in FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by specifying an arbitrary large file in the TERMCAP environmental variable, which consumes resources as the server processes the file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.5.1-stable | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =3.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =4.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-1184?
CVE-2000-1184 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1184?
To fix CVE-2000-1184, upgrade to a version of FreeBSD that is newer than 4.2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1184?
CVE-2000-1184 affects FreeBSD 4.2 and earlier versions along with potentially other operating systems.
Can CVE-2000-1184 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-1184 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What does CVE-2000-1184 exploit in telnetd?
CVE-2000-1184 exploits telnetd by allowing attackers to specify an arbitrarily large file in the TERMCAP environmental variable.
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