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CVE-2008-4552

UnknownEPSS 2.30%

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CVE-2008-4552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The good_client function in nfs-utils 1.0.9, and possibly other versions before 1.1.3, invokes the hosts_ctl function with the wrong order of arguments, which causes TCP Wrappers to ignore netgroups and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The good_client function in nfs-utils 1.0.9, and possibly other versions before 1.1.3, invokes the hosts_ctl function with the wrong order of arguments, which causes TCP Wrappers to ignore netgroups and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NfsNfs-Utils<= 1.1.2
NfsNfs-Utils0.2
NfsNfs-Utils0.2.1
NfsNfs-Utils0.3.1
NfsNfs-Utils0.3.3
NfsNfs-Utils1.0
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.1
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.2
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.3
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.4
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.6
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.7
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.8
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.9
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.10
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.11
NfsNfs-Utils1.0.12
NfsNfs-Utils1.1.0
NfsNfs-Utils1.1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4552?
The good_client function in nfs-utils 1.0.9, and possibly other versions before 1.1.3, invokes the hosts_ctl function with the wrong order of arguments, which causes TCP Wrappers to ignore netgroups and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2008-4552?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4552?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST