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CVE-2013-4342

UnknownEPSS 6.39%

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CVE-2013-4342 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.39%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XinetdXinetdAll versions
RedhatEnterprise Linux5
RedhatEnterprise Linux6.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4342?
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.
How severe is CVE-2013-4342?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4342 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4342?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST