CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1090

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in AbsoluteTelnet before version 2.12 RC10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update AbsoluteTelnet to version 2.12 RC10 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in AbsoluteTelnet before 2.12 RC10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.

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