CVE-2011-4609 in C Library

Summary

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.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 11/29/2011
• Disclosure: 05/02/2013
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: VDB-64067
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-399 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 5.3
• EPSS: 0.00474
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-4609
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4609
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2011-4609/