Re: [cobalt-security] telnet and telnetd Raq3 overflow problem

[ProServe - Peter Batenburg <peter@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm waiting until we get the advice to shut the box down in order to not
being hacked. Cobalt really needs to speedup their update policy.

With kind regards,

Peter Batenburg

ProServe B.V.
Prisma 100
3364 DJ Sliedrecht
Tel.: 0184 - 423 815
Fax: 0184 - 417 160
http://www.proserve.nl

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On Mon, 13 Aug 2001, Taco Scargo wrote:

> > Is there a possibility to desactive telnet and telnetd in order to not
> being
> > hacked
>
> Yes, you can, just go to the Services Control panel and turn off the Telnet
> service.
> You should expect a fix this week.
>
> With regards,
>
> Taco Scargo
> Professional Services Manager, EMEA
>
> Sun Microsystems
> Sun Cobalt Server Appliances