Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access
- Posted on January 22, 2026
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Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access
A 9.8-severity flaw (CVE-2026-24061) in GNU InetUtils telnetd allows remote authentication bypass and root access in versions 1.9.3 to 2.7.
