CVE-2000-0166 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on InterAccess TelnetD servers by sending a long login name, requiring immediate attention from system administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0166?
CVE-2000-0166 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the InterAccess telnet server TelnetD allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long login name.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0166?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Interaccess Interaccess Telnetd Server.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0166?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0166 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0166 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0166 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhr8-x4hv-57hf.