xinetd 2.3.4 leaks file descriptors for the signal pipe to services that are launched by xinetd, which could allow those services to cause a denial of service via the pipe.
CVE-2002-0871 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from xinetd organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2002, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2002-09-05T04:00:00.000
2026-06-16T21:58:18.137
Modified
CVSSv2: 2.1 (LOW)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
3.9
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | xinetd | xinetd | 2.3.4 | Yes |
| Application | xinetd | xinetd | 2.3.5 | Yes |
| Application | xinetd | xinetd | 2.3.6 | Yes |
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