| GEN:SID | 1:712 |
| Message | TELNET ld_library_path |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to set an environment variable in a Telnet session to a server.
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| Impact | Unauthorized superuser access.
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| Detailed Information | This event is generated when an attempt is made to use the environment variable ld_library_path in a Telnet session.
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| Affected Systems | Telnet servers.
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| Attack Scenarios | An attacker can attempt to set the environment variable ld_library_path and then attempt to exploit a known vulnerability in some SunOS based systems.
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| Ease of Attack | Simple
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| Corrective Action | Use ssh as an alternative to Telnet
Block inbound telnet access if it is not required.
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| Additional References | Bugtraq: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43
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| Rule References | arachnids: 367
bugtraq: 459
cve: 1999-0073
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