CVE-2013-4342

High

Description

xinetd does not enforce the user and group configuration directives for TCPMUX services, which causes these services to be run as root and makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges by leveraging another vulnerability in a service.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.6
Exploit probability—
ProductXinetd
PublishedOct 10, 2013
First seenOct 10, 2013

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
xinetd xinetdNo range specified—
redhat enterprise_linux5, 6.0—

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