Description
Buffer overflow in internal string handling routines of xinetd before 2.1.8.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a length argument of zero or less, which disables the length check.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 10.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000406Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000406Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 6, 2001
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified