CVE-1999-0461

Summary

CVE-1999-0461 is a vulnerability affecting various versions of rpcbind, including those used in Linux, IRIX, and Wietse Venema's implementation. The issue enables a remote attacker to manipulate the remote procedure call (RPC) service by spoofing a source address, allowing them to insert or delete entries in the RPC bind table. This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, denial of service, or other malicious activities. Systems with affected versions of rpcbind should be updated as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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