What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-4342?

CVE-2013-4342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 15.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-4342?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-4342. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 15.3%.

Xinetd CVE-2013-4342

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2013-10-10 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Xinetd Enterprise Linux

7.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.6 HIGH

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 10, 2013 - 00:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.6

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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. Affected products include: Xinetd, Redhat Enterprise Linux.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.