CVE-2001-0309: Medium severity redhat Linux vulnerability
Published May 7, 2001
·Updated
inetd in Red Hat 6.2 does not properly close sockets for internal services such as chargen, daytime, echo, etc., which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a series of connections to the internal services.
Affected Software
1 affected component
redhat Linux=6.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 7, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0309?
CVE-2001-0309 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How does CVE-2001-0309 allow for denial of service?
CVE-2001-0309 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by establishing multiple connections to internal services without proper socket closure.
3
Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2001-0309?
CVE-2001-0309 affects Red Hat Linux version 6.2.
4
How can I mitigate CVE-2001-0309?
Mitigation for CVE-2001-0309 involves applying relevant patches or updating to a more secure version of the software.
5
What services are particularly vulnerable in CVE-2001-0309?
Internal services like chargen, daytime, and echo are particularly vulnerable in CVE-2001-0309.