# CVE-2001-0763: Buffer overflow in Linux xinetd 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ident response, w

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Linux xinetd 2.1.8.9pre11-1 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ident response, which is not properly handled by the svc_logprint function.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2840
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000404
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0064.html
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1469.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-063
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-075.html
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-024-01
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-104.shtml
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6670
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20908

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