CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0733

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The telnetd telnet server in IRIX versions 5.2 through 6.1 does not properly clean user-injected format strings, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long RLD variable in the IAC-SB-TELOPT_ENVIRON request.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain control over the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version that includes security patches and to consider disabling the telnetd server if possible.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Telnetd telnet server in IRIX 5.2 through 6.1 does not properly cleans user-injected format strings, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long RLD variable in the IAC-SB-TELOPT_ENVIRON request.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS