CVE-2002-0871: Low severity Xinetd Xinetd vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2002
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/xinetd
1:2.3.15.3-1
Xinetd Xinetd=2.3.4
Xinetd Xinetd=2.3.5
Xinetd Xinetd=2.3.6
Event History
Sep 5, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0871?
CVE-2002-0871 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0871?
To remediate CVE-2002-0871, upgrade xinetd to version 2.3.15.3-1 or a later version.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0871?
CVE-2002-0871 affects xinetd versions 2.3.4, 2.3.5, and 2.3.6.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0871?
CVE-2002-0871 is a file descriptor leak vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
5
Can CVE-2002-0871 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0871 can be exploited remotely by services launched through xinetd.