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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain root remotely >> Buffer overflow in Microsoft Telnet Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Buffer overflow in Microsoft Telnet |
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Attempts to overflow the Telnet server buffer Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment 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 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 4061 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison |
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