OSVDB ID: 2898 Title: rsync Unspecified Remote Heap Overflow |
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Description |
Due to an unspecified boundary error in the rsync server, a remote attacker can execute remote commands via a heap overflow. If exploited, the attacker could run commands as the same UID the rsync server runs under. |
Classification |
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Commercial Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Uncoordinated Disclosure, Discovered in the Wild |
Solution |
Upgrade to version 2.5.7 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. Disabling the rsync server service completely is a temporary workaround. |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete |