Description
xinetd 2.1.8.x does not properly restrict connections if hostnames are used for access control and the connecting host does not have a reverse DNS entry.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1381Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.synack.net/xinetd/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4986
- http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000619
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1381Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.synack.net/xinetd/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4986
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 4, 2000
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified