CVE Catalog

CVE-2000-0991

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client on Windows 98, ME, and 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long telnet URL.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a significant security threat to the organization's systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the HyperTerminal software to the latest version or use alternative solutions to minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in Hilgraeve, Inc. HyperTerminal client on Windows 98, ME, and 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long telnet URL, aka the "HyperTerminal Buffer Overflow" vulnerability.

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