RPC.Statdx.Format.String

description-logoDescription

This indicates a format string vulnerability in various Linux rpc.statd.
The rpc.statd server is an RPC server that implements the Network Status and Monitor RPC protocol. It is a component of the Network File System (NFS) architecture. Due to inadequate input sanitization, a remote attacker can gain root privilege on a target system.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Conectiva Linux 4.0 to 5.1
Debian Linux 2.2 to 2.3
RedHat Linux 6.0 to 6.2
S.u.S.E. Linux 6.3 to 7.0
Trustix Trustix Secure Linux 1.0 and 1.1

Impact logoImpact

Attackers can gain root access to the victim system.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply appropriate patches or Upgrade the system to the latest non-vulnerable version.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995