Critical GNU InetUtils telnetd Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Login and Gain Root Access
Ravie LakshmananJan 22, 2026Vulnerability / Linux A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the GNU InetUtils telnet daemon (telnetd) that went unnoticed for nearly 11 years. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-24061, is rated 9.8…








