TELNET_client LINEMODE SLC overflow attempt

 

Code: p613

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow associated with the telnet client processing of the LINEMODE option.

Impact: A successful attack can cause a buffer overflow on a telnet client and permit the execution of arbitrary code at the privilege level of the current user.

Corrective: Upgrade to the most current non-affected version of the product. Use Secure Shell as an alternative method of remote access.