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Family: Fedora Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Fedora Core 3 2005-274: telnet Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the telnet package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory FEDORA-2005-274 (telnet).
Telnet is a popular protocol for logging into remote systems over the
Internet. The telnet package provides a command line telnet client.
Update Information:
Two buffer overflow flaws were discovered in the way the telnet client
handles messages from a server. A possible hacker may be able to execute
arbitrary code on a victim's machine if the victim can be tricked into
connecting to a malicious telnet server. The Common Vulnerabilities and
Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the names CVE-2005-0468
and CVE-2005-0469 to these issues.
Red Hat would like to thank iDEFENSE for their responsible disclosure of
this issue.
Solution : Get the newest Fedora Updates
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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