Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a very old SunOS telnet daemon issue that could let a local user become root. Business urgency depends on whether any SunOS 4.1.1 or earlier systems still exist. If none exist, exposure is not applicable. If they do, treat them as high-risk legacy assets. Exposure is likely limited to legacy SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier systems that still have in.telnetd present or enabled. Modern Solaris, Linux, BSD, or unrelated telnet services are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Prioritize asset validation first. This CVE is obsolete for most environments, but any surviving affected SunOS host represents a serious privilege-escalation risk and should be isolated, remediated according to vendor guidance, or retired. Mitigation focus: Inventory for SunOS 4.1.1 and earlier systems.; Check CERT and vendor guidance for official remediation.; Disable in.telnetd where business use is not required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sun-intelnetd(574)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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