CVE-2001-0825
HighSummary
Buffer overflow in internal string handling routines of xinetd before version 2.1.8.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a length argument of zero or less, which disables the length check.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can remotely gain access to the system and execute unauthorized commands, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update xinetd to version 2.1.8.8 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

