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libtirpc "__rpc_taddr2uaddr_af()" Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA32403
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Release Date:
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2008-10-28
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Last Update:
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2008-11-21
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Popularity:
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1,629 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | libtirpc 0.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in libtirpc, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "__rpc_taddr2uaddr_af()" function in src/rpc_generic.c and can be exploited to crash an application using the library via a specially crafted RPC request.
This may be related to:
SA23700
The vulnerability is reported in version 0.1.9. Other versions may also be affected.
NOTE: An error in the "getpeereid()" function, which can cause RPC services to be registered by "unknown" has also been reported.
Change Page:
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