CVE-2004-0640 describes a critical format string vulnerability within the SSL_set_verify function of SSLtelnetd 0.13, affecting various Netkit and SSLtelnetd distributions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it represents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in common databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.17CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netkit:linux_netkit:0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.17.17CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:netkit:linux_netkit:0.17.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.13.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ssltelnetd:secure_telnet:0.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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