Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in rsync 2.6.9 to 3.0.1, with extended attribute (xattr) support enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Rsync | 2.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125017764422557&w=2
- http://rsync.samba.org/ftp/rsync/security/rsync-3.0.1-xattr-alloc.diffPatch
- http://samba.anu.edu.au/rsync/security.html#s3_0_2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29668
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29770
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29781
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29788
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29861
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-16.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=591462&group_id=69227
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1545
- http://www.mail-archive.com/rsync-announce%40lists.samba.org/msg00057.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1720?
CVE-2008-1720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in rsync 2.6.9 to 3.0.1, with extended attribute (xattr) support enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-1720?
CVE-2008-1720 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-2008-1720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Rsync.