Summary
The rpcbind utility is a server that converts Remote Procedure Call (RPC) program numbers into universal addresses. It must be running on the host to be able to make RPC calls on a server on that machine.
Security Fix(es):
* rpcbind: Unbounded memory allocation in rpcbind statistics tracking allows unauthenticated remote denial of service (CVE-2026-94640)
For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux · 8 | rpcbind | 1.2.5-11.el8_10 |
Vulnerabilities 1
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High 7.5
Rpcbind: unbounded memory allocation in rpcbind statistics tracking allows unauthenticated remote denial of service
A flaw was found in rpcbind. This vulnerability allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by sending a large number of unique requests. The rpcbind service records previously unseen RPC (Remote Procedure Call) statistics in …