Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102696. PoCs published by n30m1nd.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit triggers an out-of-bounds array write in GNU Netcat 0.7.1 by sending a Telnet control character followed by repeated bytes, causing a crash. The vulnerability lies in the Telnet negotiation code where array bounds are not properly checked.
Description
NetCat 0.7.1 - Denial of Service
Exploits (1)
exploitdb
WORKING POC
VERIFIED
by n30m1nd · pythondoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40866
This exploit triggers an out-of-bounds array write in GNU Netcat 0.7.1 by sending a Telnet control character followed by repeated bytes, causing a crash. The vulnerability lies in the Telnet negotiation code where array bounds are not properly checked.
Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
GNU Netcat 0.7.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
GNU Netcat 0.7.1 with Telnet negotiation enabled (-T option) · Network access to the target
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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Details
Status
pre_cve
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026