CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0640

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A format string vulnerability in the SSL_set_verify function in telnetd.c of the SSLtelnet daemon (SSLtelnetd) version 0.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system, leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

Recommendation

Immediately update the SSLtelnetd software to the latest available version or apply a patch that eliminates the vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the SSL_set_verify function in telnetd.c for SSLtelnet daemon (SSLtelnetd) 0.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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