>Can anyone tell me why, rpcbind not only binds to udp/111, but also >to some other random udp port above 32770. I can find lots of information >about this be a vulnera bility and this and that, but I really cannot find any information as to the functional reason for this. >
This port is used for indirect calls where rpcbind is a client of another rpc service; indirect calls are used for broadcast services. At one time this was a vulnerability because it would actually respond to ordinary queries on that port. Casper _______________________________________________ opensolaris-discuss mailing list [email protected]
