Vulnerability Description
rsync before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize paths when running a read/write daemon without using chroot, which allows remote attackers to write files outside of the module's path.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | <= 2.6 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108515912212018&w=2
- http://rsync.samba.org/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11514
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11523
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11583
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11669
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11688
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11993
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12054
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-134.shtml
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-212.shtml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-499PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-10.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0426?
CVE-2004-0426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). rsync before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize paths when running a read/write daemon without using chroot, which allows remote attackers to write files outside of the module's path.
How severe is CVE-2004-0426?
CVE-2004-0426 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0426?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andrew Tridgell Rsync.