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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: destructive_attack

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Telnet Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Attempts to overflow the Telnet server buffer

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

The remote telnet server crashes when it receives too many options,
probably because of a buffer overflow.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain a shell on this host.

Solution: see http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-004.mspx
Threat Level: High

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