CVE-2013-4342

CVE Details

Release Date:2005-08-23
Impact:Moderate What is this?

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.

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NOTE: The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.


CVSS v2 metrics

Base Score: 7.6
Vector String: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Version: 2.0
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality Impact: Complete
Integrity Impact: Complete
Availability Impact: Complete

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 5 (xinetd)ELSA-2013-14092013-10-07
Oracle Linux version 6 (xinetd)ELSA-2013-14092013-10-07


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