CVE-2000-0166

Summary

CVE-2000-0166 is a significant buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the InterAccess telnet server TelnetD. Hackers can exploit this issue by sending excessively long login names, causing the buffer to overflow and allowing remote execution of commands. This flaw poses a serious threat to systems running the InterAccess TelnetD server, increasing the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches. It is crucial that affected organizations apply the necessary patches or upgrades to mitigate this vulnerability.

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