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Critical Microsoft Telnet 0-Click Vulnerability Exposes Windows Credentials

Critical Microsoft Telnet 0-Click Vulnerability Exposes Windows Credentials

A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Telnet Server allows remote attackers to bypass authentication entirely, gaining administrative access without credentials. Affecting legacy Windows systems (2000 through Server 2008 R2), this “0-click” flaw manipulates NTLM authentication. No official patch exists, prompting experts to recommend immediate disabling of Telnet, switching to SSH, and tightening network access.

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