CVE-2013-1923

Description

rpc-gssd in nfs-utils before 1.2.8 performs reverse DNS resolution for server names during GSSAPI authentication, which might allow remote attackers to read otherwise-restricted files via DNS spoofing attacks.

Category

3.2
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58854 vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=linux-nfs&m=136500502805121&w=2 mailing list
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=948072
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00172.html vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00142.html vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00146.html vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85331 vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=linux-nfs&m=136491998607561&w=2 mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1923?
CVE-2013-1923 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1923?
To fix CVE-2013-1923, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-1923 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-1923 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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