CVE-2001-0825

Name: CVE-2001-0825
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0825 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xinetd	Xinetd	<= 2.3.1
Xinetd	Xinetd	2.1.8.8
Xinetd	Xinetd	2.1.8.9
Xinetd	Xinetd	2.3.0

References

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000406Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000406Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-029-01
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-092.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2971Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6804

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0825?

How severe is CVE-2001-0825?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0825 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0825?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST