CVE-2008-4552

nfs-utils: incorrect use of tcp_wrappers, causing hostname-based rules to be ignored

Published Oct 14, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The good_client function in nfs-utils 1.0.9, and possibly other versions before 1.1.3, invokes the hosts_ctl function with the wrong order of arguments, which causes TCP Wrappers to ignore netgroups and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-4533 The good_client function in nfs-utils 1.0.9, and possibly other versions before 1.1.3, invokes the hosts_ctl function with the wrong order of arguments, which causes TCP Wrappers to ignore netgroups and allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-687-1 nfs-utils vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:17 AM
Reserved
Oct 14, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 14, 2008, 8:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 5, 2008, 12:00 AM