CVE-2012-3417

UnknownEPSS 3.09%

Last modified

CVE-2012-3417 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The good_client function in rquotad (rquota_svc.c) in Linux DiskQuota (aka quota) before 3.17 invokes the hosts_ctl function the first time without a host name, which might allow remote attackers to bypass TCP Wrappers rules in hosts.deny.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The good_client function in rquotad (rquota_svc.c) in Linux DiskQuota (aka quota) before 3.17 invokes the hosts_ctl function the first time without a host name, which might allow remote attackers to bypass TCP Wrappers rules in hosts.deny.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.09%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota<= 3.16
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota2.0
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.01
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.02
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.03
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.04
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.05
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.06
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.07
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.08
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.09
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.10
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.11
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.12
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.13
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.14
Jan KaraLinux Diskquota3.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3417?
The good_client function in rquotad (rquota_svc.c) in Linux DiskQuota (aka quota) before 3.17 invokes the hosts_ctl function the first time without a host name, which might allow remote attackers to bypass TCP Wrappers rules in hosts.deny.
How severe is CVE-2012-3417?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3417 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3417?
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