Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Linux xinetd 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ident response, which is not properly handled by the svc_logprint function.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | <= 2.1.8.8.p3-1.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.0 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0064.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000404
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-024-01
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-104.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-063PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1469.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-075.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6670
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0064.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000404
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-024-01
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-104.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-063PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1469.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0763?
CVE-2001-0763 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Linux xinetd 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ident response, which is not properly handled by the svc_logprint function.
How severe is CVE-2001-0763?
CVE-2001-0763 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0763?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Suse Suse Linux.