Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the getterminaltype function in telnetd for Heimdal before 0.6.5 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0468 and CVE-2005-0469.
Product(s):
- Telnetd 0.3f
- Telnetd 0.4a
- Telnetd 0.4b
- Telnetd 0.4c
- Telnetd 0.4d
- Telnetd 0.4e
- Telnetd 0.5.0
- Telnetd 0.5.1
- Telnetd 0.5.2
- Telnetd 0.5.3
- Telnetd 0.6.1
- Telnetd 0.6.2
- Telnetd 0.6
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-2040, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-2040 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.