GEN:SID 1:1430
Message TELNET Solaris memory mismanagement exploit attempt
Summary This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known
vulnerabilty on a Sun Solaris system.
Impact Remote root access.
Detailed Information This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known
vulnerability in /bin/login when used by telnetd on Sun Solaris sytems.
A buffer overflow condition is present in /bin/login used by telnetd
that may present an attacker with the opportunity to execute code of
their choosing after a sucessful exploit.
Affected Systems Sun Solaris 8.x and earlier
Attack Scenarios An attacker may utilize one of the available exploit scripts.
Ease of Attack Simple. Exploit scripts are publicly available.
Corrective Action Consider using Secure Shell instead of telnet.

Block inbound telnet access if it is not required.

Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software

Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches.
Additional References