CVE-2011-4609
UnknownEPSS 1.83%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The svc_run function in the RPC implementation in glibc before 2.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of RPC connections.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The svc_run function in the RPC implementation in glibc before 2.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of RPC connections.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.14 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.2 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.3 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.4 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.5 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.6 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.1 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.1.6 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.2 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.3 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.1.9 |
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.13 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4609?
The svc_run function in the RPC implementation in glibc before 2.15 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of RPC connections.
How severe is CVE-2011-4609?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4609?
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Are you affected by CVE-2011-4609?
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