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CVE-2005-2040

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

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CVE-2005-2040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TelnetdTelnetd0.3f
TelnetdTelnetd0.4a
TelnetdTelnetd0.4b
TelnetdTelnetd0.4c
TelnetdTelnetd0.4d
TelnetdTelnetd0.4e
TelnetdTelnetd0.5.0
TelnetdTelnetd0.5.1
TelnetdTelnetd0.5.2
TelnetdTelnetd0.5.3
TelnetdTelnetd0.6
TelnetdTelnetd0.6.1
TelnetdTelnetd0.6.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2040?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2040?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST