Vulnerability Description
Multiple off-by-one errors in the sender.c in rsync 2.6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via directory names that are not properly handled when calling the f_name function.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rsync | Rsync | 2.6.9 |
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.debian.devel.bugs.general/291908
- http://c-skills.blogspot.com/2007/08/cve-2007-4091.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26493
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26518
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26548
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26822
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27896
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61039
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-13.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware
- http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/500/sol15548.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4091?
CVE-2007-4091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple off-by-one errors in the sender.c in rsync 2.6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via directory names that are not properly handled when calling the f_name function.
How severe is CVE-2007-4091?
CVE-2007-4091 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rsync Rsync.