CVE-1999-0461

Summary

CVE-1999-0461 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting various versions of rpcbind, including those used in Linux, IRIX, and Wietse Venema's implementation. A remote attacker can exploit this weakness by spoofing a source address and manipulate the rpcbind service, allowing them to insert or delete entries, potentially leading to unauthorized access or denial-of-service attacks. This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping rpcbind and other critical network services up-to-date with the latest security patches to prevent such attacks.

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