CVE-2013-4342

highpriority · track · 32EPSS 0.064 · 94 %ileEURUUS

grimoire priorityP2 · Scheduled

Exploitable?

—

no known exploitation

Likely / severe?

6.39% (94th) EPSS

CVSS 7.6 · high

Is it mine?

47 products

Check your exposure

Who says so?

5 sources

cnnvd · enisa_euvd · fstec_bdu · nvd

EPSS · scored 2026-10-27

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.

remediations

Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.

A vendor fix is available.

Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.ppc64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.ppc64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409
Fixedxinetd-debuginfo-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1409

cvss

Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.

7.6

010

base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 6.5–7.6

v2.07.6highAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:Cprimary · NVD / NIST USexploitability 4.9 · impact 10

v2.07.6highAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:Csecondary · FSTEC (BDU) RU

v2.06.5mediumAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:Usecondary · CVSS-BT (t0sche)

v2.07.6highAV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:Csecondary · Red Hat Product Security US

weaknesses

The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.

CWE-264USprimaryCWE-264USCWE-266US

affected products (47)

Products and version ranges known to be affected.

n/a n/a≤ n/aenisa_euvdEU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ HPC Node 6fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ Desktop 6fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ Server 5fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ Desktop 5fstec_bduRU
The CentOS Project CentOS≤ 6fstec_bduRU
redhat enterprise linux= 5nvdUScpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise linux= 6.0nvdUScpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
xinetd xinetdall versionsnvdUScpe:2.3:a:xinetd:xinetd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-20.el5_10.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS
xinetd-2:2.3.14-39.el6_4.i686 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)all versionsfixedredhat_csafUS

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advisories (1)

Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.

RHSA-2013:1409Red Hat Security Advisory: xinetd security update2013-10-07csaf · redhat_csafUS
An updated xinetd package that fixes one security issue is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having moderate security impact. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available from the CVE link in the References section.

also known as (9)

Other names and identifiers for this entity.

sources

Which sources assert this record, and when.

cnnvd enisa_euvd fstec_bdu nvd redhat_csaf NVD CVE.org MITRE

published 2013-10-10modified 2026-06-16

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