CVE-2003-0211

CVE-2003-0211 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xinetd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Memory leak in xinetd 2.3.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of rejected connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0211?
Memory leak in xinetd 2.3.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of rejected connections.
How severe is CVE-2003-0211?
CVE-2003-0211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0211?
CVE-2003-0211 primarily affects Xinetd. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0211?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0211 published?
CVE-2003-0211 was published on 2003-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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