Vulnerability Description
The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samba | Rsync | <= 3.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0065.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-April/131910.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57948Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:131
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/14/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/15/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2171-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/rsync/+bug/1307230
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=10551Vendor Advisory
- https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=0dedfbce2c1b851684ba658861fe9d
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0065.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-April/131910.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57948Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2855?
CVE-2014-2855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2855?
CVE-2014-2855 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2855?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samba Rsync.