CVE Catalog
CVE-2000-0166
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk5.79%
92th percentile - higher than 92% of all known CVEs
Summary
Buffer overflow in the InterAccess telnet server TelnetD allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long login name.
Risk Assessment
Attackers may gain remote access to the system, potentially leading to full control over the server.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the TelnetD server to the latest version and restrict the length of login names.
Original NVD description (English source)
Buffer overflow in the InterAccess telnet server TelnetD allows remote attackers to execute commands via a long login name.