critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-1999-0192
Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- RedHat Linux 6.0 / Slackware Linux 4.0 - Termcap 'tgetent()' Local Buffer Overflow (2)1999-08-18 · local · linux · Verified
- RedHat Linux 6.0 / Slackware Linux 4.0 - Termcap 'tgetent()' Local Buffer Overflow (1)1999-08-18 · local · linux · Verified
Impact
Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | Versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | Versions 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.9 |