CVE-2001-1389 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in xinetd via buffer overflows and improper NULL termination.
- 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-2001-1389?
CVE-2001-1389 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple vulnerabilities in xinetd 2.3.0 and earlier, and additional variants until 2.3.3, may allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code, primarily via buffer overflows or improper NULL termination.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xinetd Xinetd.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-1389 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1389 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7wxr-gcp6-27x7.