CVE-2000-0536 Auth bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass access controls in xinetd when hostname-based restrictions are used and reverse DNS fails, allowing unauthorized connections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0536?
CVE-2000-0536 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xinetd 2.1.8.x does not properly restrict connections if hostnames are used for access control and the connecting host does not have a reverse DNS entry.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0536?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xinetd Xinetd.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0536?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2000-0536 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-0536 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c22c-879v-fc62.