Nfs Utils
CVE-2013-1923
LOW
Severity by source
AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
AV:A/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
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.
AnalysisAI
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. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.2). No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. 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. Affected products include: Linux-Nfs Nfs-Utils. Version information: before 1.2.8.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
The nfs-utils package in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 before and including version 1.3.0-34.18.1 and in SUSE Linux En
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Same weakness CWE-200 – Information Exposure
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