PT-2000-1901 · Microsoft+1 · Windows 98+3

Published 2000-12-19 · Updated 2018-10-12 · CVE-2000-0991

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client versions on Windows 98, ME, and 2000

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This is achieved by using a long telnet URL.

Recommendations For Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client on Windows 98, ME, and 2000, consider disabling the use of long telnet URLs as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the telnet functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

Related Identifiers

CVE-2000-0991

Affected Products

Hyperterminal

Windows 2000

Windows 98

Windows Me

References · 5

• 🔥 https://exploit-db.com/exploits/20307 · Exploit
• 🔥 http://securityfocus.com/bid/1815 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2000-0991 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-079 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5387 · Note