CVE-2005-0469
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling...
7.5 HighFix available
CVE-2005-0469 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Ncsa Telnet, published March 28, 2005. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 8.87%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in heimdal 0.6.3-10.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 8.87%EPSS, 95th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
0.6.3-10heimdal +87 more
Description
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
Exploit likelihood
8.87%Down 3.4 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
telnetAzure Linux:3 | through 0.17-81 | None known |
telnetAzure Linux:2 | through 0.17-81 | None known |
heimdalDebian:12 | before 0.6.3-10 | 0.6.3-10 |
heimdalDebian:13 | before 0.6.3-10 | 0.6.3-10 |
heimdalDebian:14 | before 0.6.3-10 | 0.6.3-10 |
krb5Debian:12 | before 1.3.6-2 | 1.3.6-2 |
krb5Debian:13 | before 1.3.6-2 | 1.3.6-2 |
krb5Debian:14 | before 1.3.6-2 | 1.3.6-2 |
netkit-telnet-sslDebian:12 | before 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 | 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 |
netkit-telnet-sslDebian:13 | before 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 | 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
netkit-telnet-sslDebian:14 | before 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 | 0.17.24+0.1-7.1 |
netkit-telnetDebian:3.0 | before 0.17-18woody3, plus listed versions 0.17-18woody2 | 0.17-18woody3 |
netkit-telnet-sslDebian:3.0 | before 0.17.17+0.1-2woody4, plus listed versions 0.17.17+0.1-2woody3 | 0.17.17+0.1-2woody4 |
krb5Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1.2.4-5woody8, plus listed versions 1.2.4-5woody61.2.4-5woody7 | 1.2.4-5woody8 |
krb4Debian:3.0 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1.1-8-2.4, plus listed versions 0.9.9-20.9.9-30.9.9-41.0-21.0-2.21.0-2.31.1-8-21.1-8-2.3 | 1.1-8-2.4 |
heimdalDebian:3.0 | before 0.4e-7.woody.11, plus listed versions 0.2l-70.2l-7.60.4e-7.woody.10.4e-7.woody.100.4e-7.woody.80.4e-7.woody.9 | 0.4e-7.woody.11 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 | 1:0.17-26.EL3.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnetRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
telnet-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 | 1:0.17-31.EL4.2 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.2.7-42 | 0:1.2.7-42 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-libsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-serverRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
krb5-workstationRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 2 CVEs | before 0:1.3.4-12 | 0:1.3.4-12 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
CVE-2005-0469- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
CVE-2005-0469- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-0470No score
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
EUVD-2005-0470- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-5hfw-w8jp-h4hjNo score
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling...
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
GHSA-5hfw-w8jp-h4hj- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVAZL-37050No score
CVE-2005-0469 affecting package telnet 0.17-81
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
AZL-37050- Updated
- 2026-11-05
OSVAZL-7382No score
CVE-2005-0469 affecting package telnet 0.17-81
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
AZL-7382- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
CVE-2005-0469- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2005-0469No score
Buffer overflow in the slc_add_reply function in various BSD-based Telnet clients, when handling LINEMODE suboptions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a reply with a large number of Set Local Character (SLC) commands.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2005-0469- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected | ||
| facts | OSV | |
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
debian.de/security/2005/dsa-731
securityfocus.com/bid/12918
ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-224-1
web.mit.edu/kerberos/advisories/MITKRB5-SA-2005-001-telnet.txt
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57755-1
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9708
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debian.org/security/2005/dsa-703
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:061
secunia.com/advisories/14745
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-327.html
idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=220&type=vulnerabilities
gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-36.xml
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/291924
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-0469
github.com/advisories/GHSA-5hfw-w8jp-h4hj
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-0469
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:327
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=126858
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2005/rhsa-2005_327.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-0468