MS02-004: Microsoft Telnet Server Protocol Option Handling Remote Overflow (307298) (intrusive check)

high Nessus Plugin ID 11314

Synopsis

The remote telnet server is affected by a remote buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The remote telnet server appears to be Microsoft's telnet server. It is possible to crash the remote service when it receives too many options, probably because of a buffer overflow.

An attacker may use this flaw to deny service to legitimate users, or execute arbitrary code on the remote host subject to the privileges of the telnet service.

Solution

Apply update referenced in MS02-004.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 11314

File Name: ms_telnet_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.27

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 3/3/2003

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode, Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows, cpe:/a:microsoft:interix

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/7/2002

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2002-0020

BID: 4061

MSFT: MS02-004

MSKB: 307298

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