Vulnerability Description
rsync before 3.0.0pre6, when running a writable rsync daemon that is not using chroot, allows remote attackers to access restricted files via unknown vectors that cause rsync to create a symlink that points outside of the module's hierarchy.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 8.1 |
| Rsync | Rsync | 2.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00002.html
- http://rsync.samba.org/security.html#s3_0_0
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27863Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28457
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61005
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019012
- http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/15000/500/sol15549.html
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2007-0257
- http://www.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487991/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26638Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6199?
CVE-2007-6199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). rsync before 3.0.0pre6, when running a writable rsync daemon that is not using chroot, allows remote attackers to access restricted files via unknown vectors that cause rsync to create a symlink that ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6199?
CVE-2007-6199 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slackware Slackware Linux, Rsync Rsync.