CVE-1999-0904

Summary

CVE-1999-0904 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting BFTelnet. This issue arises due to the software's inability to handle long username inputs from remote attackers. Consequently, an attacker can exploit this flaw to induce a denial-of-service condition by sending excessively long usernames. The vulnerability is significant as it allows an external entity to disrupt the service, potentially leading to unavailability of critical systems that rely on BFTelnet for remote access.

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