Vulnerability Description
builtins.c in Xinetd before 2.3.15 does not check the service type when the tcpmux-server service is enabled, which exposes all enabled services and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a request to tcpmux port 1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xinetd | Xinetd | <= 2.3.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081428.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081446.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1302.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:155
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/09/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/10/2
- http://www.osvdb.org/81774
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53720
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027050
- http://www.xinetd.org/#changes
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/attachment.cgi?id=583311
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=790940
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75965
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081428.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/081446.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0862?
CVE-2012-0862 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). builtins.c in Xinetd before 2.3.15 does not check the service type when the tcpmux-server service is enabled, which exposes all enabled services and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access r...
How severe is CVE-2012-0862?
CVE-2012-0862 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0862?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xinetd Xinetd.