SB1999012801 - Authentication bypass by spoofing in Linux kernel
Published: January 28, 1999
Security Bulletin ID
SB1999012801
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Authentication bypass by spoofing (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0461)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Versions of rpcbind including Linux, IRIX, and Wietse Venema's rpcbind allow a remote attacker to insert and delete entries by spoofing a source address.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.