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This flaw affects the rquotad component of Linux DiskQuota before version 3.17. It could let a remote system bypass TCP Wrappers rules in hosts.deny, weakening host-based access restrictions for quota services. Sources do not indicate code execution or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Unix/Linux systems running rquotad from quota versions before 3.17, especially where network access relies on TCP Wrappers hosts.deny. Internet-facing or broadly reachable RPC quota services carry more risk. Treat as a focused infrastructure hardening item. Prioritize systems running network-accessible rquotad or relying on TCP Wrappers, but this is not documented as actively exploited or remotely code-executing in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Linux DiskQuota/quota to version 3.17 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant openSUSE, Red Hat, or other vendor security updates.; Restrict network access to rquotad with firewall or network controls..
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- openSUSE-SU-2012:1058CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=566717CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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