Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.6.0 |
References
- http://samba.anu.edu.au/ftp/rsync/rsync-2.6.8-NEWS
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20011
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17788
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1606
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26208
- http://samba.anu.edu.au/ftp/rsync/rsync-2.6.8-NEWS
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20011
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-05.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17788
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2083?
CVE-2006-2083 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that tr...
How severe is CVE-2006-2083?
CVE-2006-2083 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2083?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andrew Tridgell Rsync.