CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1098
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.36%
68th percentile - higher than 68% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in BSD Telnet client with encryption and Kerberos 4 authentication allows remote attackers to decrypt the session via sniffing.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can gain access to sensitive data transmitted during the session, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to avoid using the vulnerable Telnet client and consider implementing more secure communication protocols.
Original NVD description (English source)
Vulnerability in BSD Telnet client with encryption and Kerberos 4 authentication allows remote attackers to decrypt the session via sniffing.

