Description
GNU InetUtils contains an argument injection vulnerability in telnetd that could allow for remote authentication bypass via a "-f root" value for the USER environment variable.
Recommended action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 16 Feb 2026.
Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.