CVE-2004-0911: Medium severity debian netkit vulnerability

Published Sep 28, 2004
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Updated

telnetd for netkit 0.17 and earlier, and possibly other versions, on Debian GNU/Linux allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (free of an invalid pointer), a different vulnerability than CVE-2001-0554.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Debian netkit<=0.17

Event History

Sep 28, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0911?

CVE-2004-0911 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0911?

To fix CVE-2004-0911, update netkit to a version later than 0.17 on Debian GNU/Linux.

3

Which versions of netkit are affected by CVE-2004-0911?

CVE-2004-0911 affects netkit 0.17 and earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-0911 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0911 can be exploited by remote attackers.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0911?

CVE-2004-0911 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by an invalid pointer.

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