Critical Telnetd Vulnerability (CVE-2026-32746) Allows Unauthenticated Root RCE

A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the GNU InetUtils telnet daemon (telnetd), allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. This flaw, designated CVE-2026-32746, has a CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating its severity, and is categorized as an out-of-bounds write issue. Users are urged to address this vulnerability promptly to safeguard their systems.

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