Vulnerability identifier: #VU6435
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
ntirpc
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
libtirpc
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
RPCBind
Universal components / Libraries /
Libraries used by multiple products
Vendor:
ntirpc
linux-nfs.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in xdr_bytes() and xdr_string() functions when processing RPC data during memory allocation within rpcbind implementation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted UDP request to port 111 and consume up to 4 gigabytes of memory per request.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service (DoS) conditions.
Mitigation
The vulnerability affects rpcbind through 0.2.4, LIBTIRPC through 1.0.1 and 1.0.2-rc through 1.0.2-rc3, and NTIRPC through 1.4.3.
To mitigate the issue install the appropriate patch from your OS vendor's website.
As a temporary solution, block all UDP traffic to port 111.
Vulnerable software versions
ntirpc: 1.4.0 - 1.4.3
libtirpc: 0.3.0 - 1.0.2
RPCBind: 0.2.3 - 0.2.4
External links
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/03/12
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/04/1
http://github.com/guidovranken/rpcbomb/
http://guidovranken.wordpress.com/2017/05/03/rpcbomb-remote-rpcbind-denial-of-service-patches/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.