CVE-2000-0536

N/A Unknown
Published: June 04, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000619
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1381
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.synack.net/xinetd/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4986
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20000619
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1381
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.synack.net/xinetd/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/4986
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
63th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

xinetd