CVE-1999-0192: Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environment
Summary
Buffer overflow in telnet daemon tgetent routing allows remote attackers to gain root access via the TERMCAP environmental variable.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:39.424Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.