CVE-2017-8779 | rpcbind/LIBTIRPC/NTIRPC XDR String UDP Packet resource management (RHSA-2017:1262 / EDB-41974)
A vulnerability was found in rpcbind, LIBTIRPC and NTIRPC and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component XDR String Handler. The manipulation as part of UDP Packet leads to improper resource management.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-8779. The attack may be initiated remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to apply restrictive firewalling.