statd in nfs-utils 1.257 and earlier does not ignore the SIGPIPE signal, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server process crash) via a TCP connection that is prematurely terminated.
Affected Platforms
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate ServerMandrakesoft Mandrake LinuxRedhat Enterprise LinuxRedhat Enterprise Linux DesktopDebian Debian LinuxNfs Nfs-Utils