CVE-2005-2040
UnknownEPSS 2.84%
Last modified
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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.3f |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.4a |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.4b |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.4c |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.4d |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.4e |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.5.0 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.5.1 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.5.2 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.5.3 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.6 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.6.1 |
| Telnetd | Telnetd | 0.6.2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15718Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pdc.kth.se/heimdal/advisory/2005-06-20/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15718Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.pdc.kth.se/heimdal/advisory/2005-06-20/Vendor Advisory
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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