CVE-2001-0763: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 18 2001(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =6.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | <=2.1.8.8.p3-1.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =7.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =6.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0064.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-063
- 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.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1469.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-104.shtml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-075.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6670
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0763?
CVE-2001-0763 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0763?
To fix CVE-2001-0763, upgrade to a patched version of xinetd that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
What versions are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0763?
CVE-2001-0763 affects Linux xinetd versions 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier.
Who is affected by CVE-2001-0763?
Debian and SUSE Linux distributions running affected versions of xinetd are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0763.
What can attackers do with CVE-2001-0763?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2001-0763 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems via a crafted ident response.
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