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Jordan Windows Telnet Server Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the version of the remote telnet server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running Jordan Windows Telnet Server.

There is a buffer overflow in this server which may permit anyone to
execute arbitrary commands on this host by supplying a too long password.

Solution : Disable this service
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 9316

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Renaud Deraison

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