Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

BID:9126

Info

Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 9126
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Unknown
Local: Unknown
Published: Aug 05 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Aug 05 2003 12:00AM
Credit: This vulnerability was disclosed by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.11
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.10
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
+ Terra Soft Solutions Yellow Dog Linux 3.0
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.9
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.8
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.7
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.0
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.6
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2 ppc
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.5
+ Gentoo Linux 0.7
+ Gentoo Linux 0.5
Not Vulnerable: Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.12

Discussion

Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

A double free has been fixed in Xinetd. Due to the nature of this bug, it has been speculated that exploitation of the issue may be possible. The problem is said to occur due to the retry logic of the program.

The precise technical details regarding this condition are currently unknown, however as further information is made available this BID will be updated accordingly.

Exploit / POC

Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has address this issue in the release of Xinetd 2.3.12. Users are advised to upgrade as soon as possible.


Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.10

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.11

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.5

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.6

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.7

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.8

Xinetd Xinetd 2.3.9

References

Xinetd Scheduled Retry Double Free Vulnerability

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