7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2061: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 27 2010(Updated: )

Guillem Jover pointed out: [1] <a href="http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=583435#5">http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=583435#5</a> a deficiency in the way rpcbind gathered / saved registrations from / to dumped file(s). A local attacker could use this flaw to conduct symbolic link attacks, leading to un-authorized disclosure of sensitive information and / or to important system files data integrity corruption. CVE Request: [2] <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/03/4">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/03/4</a>

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/rpcbind
1.2.5-9
1.2.6-6
1.2.6-8.1
Sun RPCBind=0.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2061?

    CVE-2010-2061 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local attackers to exploit it.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2061?

    To fix CVE-2010-2061, upgrade the rpcbind package to version 1.2.6-8.1 or newer for Debian systems.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2061?

    CVE-2010-2061 affects rpcbind versions 0.2.0, as well as specific Debian packages like rpcbind version 1.2.5-9 and 1.2.6-6.

  • What kind of attack can be conducted using CVE-2010-2061?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2010-2061 to conduct unauthorized actions on systems running vulnerable versions of rpcbind.

  • Is CVE-2010-2061 specific to certain operating systems?

    Yes, CVE-2010-2061 primarily affects Debian systems and systems using the Solaris implementation of rpcbind.

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