Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Linux | 6.2 |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-006.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6380
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-006.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6380
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0309?
CVE-2001-0309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2001-0309?
CVE-2001-0309 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0309?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Linux.