CVE-2001-0763
CVE-2001-0763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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, which is not properly handled by the svc_logprint function.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0763?
- CVE-2001-0763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0763 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0763?
- CVE-2001-0763 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0763?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-0763 published?
- CVE-2001-0763 was published on 2001-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0064.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000404
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-024-01
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/l-104.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-063
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1469.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-075.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2840
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6670
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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