CVE-2001-0309: inetd in Red Hat 6.2 does not properly close sockets for internal services such as chargen, daytime, echo,...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2001-0309 is a denial-of-service issue in inetd on Red Hat Linux 6.2. Remote connections to built-in services such as chargen, daytime, or echo can leave sockets improperly closed, potentially exhausting service capacity. The main concern is legacy systems still running these services and exposed to untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely on legacy Red Hat Linux 6.2 hosts running inetd internal services reachable from remote networks. The bundle does not identify other vendors, products, or exact package versions. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected host supports critical operations or is internet-facing. The business risk is service disruption, not data theft, based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat advisory RHSA-2001:006 for vendor-directed remediation.; Identify and prioritize any remaining Red Hat 6.2 systems.; Restrict untrusted network access to inetd internal services..

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Jul 1, 2026, 09:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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