Buffer Overflow in xinetd Affects Open Source Linux Distributions
CVE-2001-0763

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Suse
Status: Suse Linux; Debian Linux
Vendor: CVE Published:; 18 October 2001

What is CVE-2001-0763?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in xinetd, specifically in versions 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier. This issue arises from improper handling of a long ident response by the svc_logprint function, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Administrators are advised to apply patches or upgrade to later versions to mitigate potential exploitation risks.