CVE-2005-0468: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 28 2005(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the env_opt_add 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NCSA Telnet | =c |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=221&type=vulnerabilities
- http://web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2005-001-telnet.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-703
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-327.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-330.html
- http://www.debian.de/security/2005/dsa-731
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/341908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14745
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57755-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57761-1
- http://www.ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-224-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17899
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000962
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12919
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101671-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101665-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:061
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9640
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0468?
To fix CVE-2005-0468, update your Telnet client to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 primarily affects various BSD-based Telnet clients, including NCSA Telnet.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0468?
CVE-2005-0468 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2005-0468 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0468 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted Telnet responses.
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