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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinetd | Xinetd | * | 2.3.1 (including) |
| Xinetd | Xinetd | 2.1.8.8 (including) | 2.1.8.8 (including) |
| Xinetd | Xinetd | 2.1.8.9 (including) | 2.1.8.9 (including) |
| Xinetd | Xinetd | 2.3.0 (including) | 2.3.0 (including) |
| Red Hat Linux 7.0 | RedHat | * | |
| Red Hat Linux 7.1 | RedHat | * |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a\u0026anuncio=000406
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a\u0026anuncio=000406
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804