PT-2004-3703 · Debian · Telnet
Published
1970-01-01
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Updated
2017-07-11
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CVE-2004-0911
CVSS v2.0
5.0
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
telnetd versions 0.17 and earlier
Description
The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the telnetd package of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system. These vulnerabilities can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to a denial of service and disrupting the availability of protected information.
Recommendations
For telnetd versions 0.17 and earlier, consider disabling the telnetd service until a patch is available to prevent remote attackers from causing a denial of service. Restrict access to the telnetd module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the telnet protocol in the affected system until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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Affected Products
Telnet