Description
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in rpcbind's rpcinfo utility. In rpcbdump() short mode (used by `rpcinfo -s`), version numbers from a remote RPCBPROC_DUMP reply are written into a fixed-size stack buffer without bounds checking. A user or administrator who runs `rpcinfo -s` against a malicious or compromised rpcbind endpoint could experience a crash or denial of service of the rpcinfo client.
Published: 2026-07-21
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the rpcinfo utility of rpcbind. In its short mode, accessed via the rpcinfo –s command, the client copies version numbers from a remote RPCBPROC_DUMP reply into a fixed-size stack buffer without bounds checking. When an attacker controls or compromises the rpcbind endpoint, this can corrupt the stack and crash the rpcinfo client, resulting in a denial of service. The vulnerability does not provide a path to remote code execution or data exfiltration.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, and 10, as well as Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4. Any host running these operating system releases or platforms with an accessible rpcbind service can be impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.5 indicates moderate risk, while an EPSS score of less than 1 % suggests a low likelihood of exploitation at present. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. Exploitation requires a remote attacker to direct the rpcinfo utility at a malicious or compromised rpcbind instance, which is feasible over the network and would affect only the client side, causing a crash or denial of service.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 30, 2026 at 17:52 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

To mitigate this issue, avoid using the `rpcinfo -s` command against untrusted, attacker-controlled, or compromised rpcbind hosts. Restrict the use of the rpcinfo utility to trusted internal endpoints or secure test environments only.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply available Red Hat updates that include the rpcbind fix
  • Restrict use of the rpcinfo –s utility to trusted internal endpoints or secure test environments
  • Block RPC traffic from untrusted networks

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 30, 2026 at 17:52 UTC.

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History

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +0000

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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Moderate


Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A stack-based buffer overflow was found in rpcbind's rpcinfo utility. In rpcbdump() short mode (used by `rpcinfo -s`), version numbers from a remote RPCBPROC_DUMP reply are written into a fixed-size stack buffer without bounds checking. A user or administrator who runs `rpcinfo -s` against a malicious or compromised rpcbind endpoint could experience a crash or denial of service of the rpcinfo client.
Title Rpcbind: rpcbind: stack buffer overflow in rpcinfo rpcbdump() short-mode version-list formatting
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Redhat openshift
Weaknesses CWE-121
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8
cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat enterprise Linux
Redhat openshift
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


Subscriptions

Redhat Enterprise Linux Openshift
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-22T14:29:59.439Z

Reserved: 2026-07-21T11:33:40.142Z

Link: CVE-2026-16461

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-22T14:29:55.328Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2026-07-20T14:49:46Z

Links: CVE-2026-16461 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-30T18:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-121

    Stack-based Buffer Overflow