CVE-2001-0763 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Linux xinetd versions 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier, impacting Debian and SUSE Linux distributions. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, excessively long ident response. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.1.8.8.p3-1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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