CVE-2005-0469 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on BSD-based systems by exploiting a buffer overflow in the Telnet client during LINEMODE suboption handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0469?
CVE-2005-0469 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0469?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ncsa Telnet.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0469?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0469 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0469 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-37050, AZL-7382, DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0469, DSA-697-1, DSA-699-1, DSA-765-1 and 1 more.