Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Kara | Linux Diskquota | <= 3.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://linuxquota.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=linuxquota/linuxquota%3Ba
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0120.html
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2743481&group_id=18136&atid=1181
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=566717
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/15509723
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://linuxquota.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=linuxquota/linuxquota%3Ba
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0120.html
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2743481&group_id=18136&atid=1181
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/07/19/5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=566717
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3417?
CVE-2012-3417 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). 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 b...
How severe is CVE-2012-3417?
CVE-2012-3417 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3417?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jan Kara Linux Diskquota.