CVE-2005-0768: Buffer overflow in the administration web server for GoodTech Telnet Server 4.0 and 5.0, and possibly all v...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0768 is a legacy remote code execution risk in the administration web server of GoodTech Telnet Server. If an old instance is still running and its admin service is reachable, an attacker could potentially take control of that service. Business urgency depends on whether this obsolete software exists in the environment. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running GoodTech Telnet Server with the administration web server reachable on port 2380, especially from the internet or untrusted internal networks. Treat as high priority only if the product is present. The vulnerability is old, but remote code execution against an exposed administration service creates meaningful takeover risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for GoodTech Telnet Server installations and versions.; Disable or restrict the administration web server if it is not required.; Block TCP port 2380 from untrusted networks..

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Jun 29, 2026, 23:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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