SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1 Security update for rpcbind

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An attacker can trigger a stack buffer overflow or memory corruption in rpcbind, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1?

SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in rpcbind, published on 22 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This update for rpcbind fixes the following issues

  • rpcinfo: stack buffer overflow in rpcinfo rpcbaddrlist()
  • rpcbind: Stop unauthenticated oversized allocation in PMAPPROC_CALLIT decode
  • rpcbind: fix memory leak in read_warmstart()
  • rpcbind: fix memory leaks in network_init()
  • rpcbind: fix memory leak in init_transport()
  • Added -v (print version and compile flags)
  • rpcinfo: Removed a number of "old-style function definition" warnings
  • man/rpcbind: Update list of options
  • Comment out ListenStream=@/run/rpcbind.sock
  • [nfs/nfs-utils/rpcbind] rpcbind: avoid dereferencing NULL from realloc()
  • systemd/rpcbind.service.in: Add various hardenings options
  • man/rpcbind: Add Files section to manpage
  • Moved rpcbind.lock and default configs to /run instead of /var/run

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1?

Linux distribution packages (2)
rpcbind SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 16.0All versions1.2.9-160000.1.1
rpcbind SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0All versions1.2.9-160000.1.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2026:22331-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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