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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA697] DSA-697-1 netkit-telnet Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-697-1 netkit-telnet
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Gaël Delalleau discovered a buffer overflow in the handling of
the LINEMODE suboptions in telnet clients. This can lead to the
execution of arbitrary code when connected to a malicious server.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 0.17-18woody3.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 0.17-28.
We recommend that you upgrade your telnet package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-697
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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