CVE-2011-1961: Undefined Security Weakness

The telnet URI handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly launch the handler application, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted web site, aka "Telnet Handler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."...

PT-2011-3503

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 6 through 9 Description A remote code execution issue exists in the way Internet Explorer uses the telnet URI handler, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-on user via a...

Microsoft Internet Explorer Telnet URI Handler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary remote code. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a legitimate user to use a vulnerable version of the application to access an HTML file from a network share location that contains...

GLSA-200405-19 : Opera telnet URI handler file creation/truncation vulnerability

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-19 Opera telnet URI handler file creation/truncation vulnerability The telnet URI handler in Opera does not check for leading '-' characters in the host name. Consequently, a maliciously-crafted telnet:// link may be able t...

Re: [Full-Disclosure] iDEFENSE Security Advisory 05.12.04: Opera Telnet URI Handler File Creation/Truncation Vulnerability

Another minor issue has also been corrected in Opera Browser version 7.50, allowing malicious websites to spoof the address bar. The solutions remains the same, therefore no need to paste our full advisory here. However, if you wish further details, they can be found at:...

[Full-Disclosure] iDEFENSE Security Advisory 05.12.04: Opera Telnet URI Handler File Creation/Truncation Vulnerability

Opera Telnet URI Handler File Creation/Truncation Vulnerability iDEFENSE Security Advisory 05.12.04 www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=104&type=vulnerabilities May 12, 2004 I. BACKGROUND Opera is a cross-platform web browser. More information is available from http://www.opera.com/ II...