An inetutils security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 8 LTS to address the execution of arbitrary remote code.

DLA 2176-1: inetutils security update

Package : inetutils
Version : 2:1.9.2.39.3a460-3+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-10188
Debian Bug : 956084

NOTE: This DLA was intially sent on 2020-04-14 but for reasons unknown
failed to reach the mailing list. It is being re-sent now to ensure
that it appears in the mailing list archive. No new version of
inetutils has been published since version 2:1.9.2.39.3a460-3+deb8u1
described in the original advisory.

A vulnerability was discovered in the telnetd component of inetutils, a
collection of network utilities. Execution of arbitrary remote code was
possible through short writes or urgent data.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
2:1.9.2.39.3a460-3+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your inetutils packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at:   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS