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Low
CVE-2002-0871
xinetd 2.3.4 leaks file descriptors for the signal pipe to...
Vulnerability Description
xinetd 2.3.4 leaks file descriptors for the signal pipe to services that are launched by xinetd, which could allow those services to cause a denial of service via the pipe.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- https://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-151
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102935383506155&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-196.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-228.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-053.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5458
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9844.php
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Vulnerable Versions:
2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.6
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 2nd, 2003
Last Modified:
August 8th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.