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CVE detail

CVE-2020-10188

utility.c in telnetd in netkit telnet through 0.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via short writes or urgent data, because of a buffer overflow involving the netclear and nextitem functions.

CVSS 9.8 · CriticalBuzz score 21.0

Buzz score

Why this CVE is surfacing

Buzz score total 21.0

This all-time snapshot uses the same composite formula as Trending across a 30-year evidence window, rather than a current rolling window.

Buzz score components · mention 11.0 · diversity 10.0 · KEV 0.0 · OTX 0.0 · PoC 0.0
Mention score
11.0
2 evidence mentions in the snapshot
Diversity score
10.0
2 sources across 2 categories
KEV score
0.0
No KEV entry observed
OTX score
0.0
0 OTX pulses
PoC score
0.0
0 repos · best confidence N/A
Best PoC traction
0
Maximum stars on a matched PoC repo

Why it matters now

Mention timeline

Total mentions
0
within the 30d window
Peak daily
0
highest bucket

Evidence

Source links by recency

Newest mentions first
2 source links · newest first
  • Juniper Networks has addressed tens of vulnerabilities, including serious flaws that can be exploited to take over vulnerable systems. Juniper Networks has addressed tens of vulnerabilities, including serious issues that can be exploited to take control of vulnerable systems. The vendor has published 40 security advisories related to security vulnerabilities in the Junos OS operating system […]

    newssecurityaffairs.comOct 16, 2020, 7:55 PM
  • 29th June – Threat Intelligence BulletinCheck Point Research

    For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 29th June 2020, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. Top Attacks and Breaches Check Point researchers have discovered an ongoing, evolving campaign from a known hacking group called “DarkCrewFriends.” This campaign targets PHP servers, focusing on creating a botnet infrastructure that can be leveraged […]

    vendorresearch.checkpoint.comJun 29, 2020, 2:24 PM

Exploit code

Public exploit repository references

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0 repository references · best confidence N/A · max 0 stars
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