CVE-2001-1389: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 29, 2001
·Updated
Multiple vulnerabilities in xinetd 2.3.0 and earlier, and additional variants until 2.3.3, may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code, primarily via buffer overflows or improper NULL termination.
Affected Software
16 affected components
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre15
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre10
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre5
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.8
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre3
Xinetd Xinetd=2.3.0
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre9
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre1
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre8
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.8_pre3
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre14
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre2
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre13
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre12
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre11
Xinetd Xinetd=2.1.8.9_pre7
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 29, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Aug 31, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1389?
The severity of CVE-2001-1389 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial of service or allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1389?
To fix CVE-2001-1389, upgrade xinetd to version 2.3.3 or later.
3
What versions of xinetd are affected by CVE-2001-1389?
CVE-2001-1389 affects xinetd versions 2.3.0 and earlier, including various pre-release versions.
4
Can CVE-2001-1389 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2001-1389 may allow remote attackers to exploit the vulnerabilities for arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
5
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2001-1389?
CVE-2001-1389 is associated with buffer overflows and improper NULL termination vulnerabilities.