CVE-2005-0468: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 28, 2005
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the envoptadd function in telnet.c for various BSD-based Telnet clients allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via responses that contain a large number of characters that require escaping, which consumers more memory than allocated.
Affected Software
1 affected component
NCSA Telnet=c
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0468?
To fix CVE-2005-0468, update your Telnet client to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 primarily affects various BSD-based Telnet clients, including NCSA Telnet.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2005-0468 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0468 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Telnet responses.