CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0904
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.21%
91th percentile - higher than 91% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in BFTelnet allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long username.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt service access, potentially leading to system downtime.
Recommendation
It is recommended to limit the length of usernames and update the software to the latest version to minimize risk.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in BFTelnet allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a long username.