VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2004-0640
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.
HIGH 10.0EPSS 4.49%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (4.49%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 4.49% probability · 91th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- netkit/linux netkit · ssltelnetd/secure telnet
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-529Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=114&type=vulnerabilities
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16653
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-529Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=114&type=vulnerabilities
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16653
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.