CVE-2017-16548
Critical
Description
The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Samba Rsync
PublishedNov 6, 2017
First seenNov 6, 2017
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| samba rsync | 2.6.9 < v ≤ 3.1.2 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 16.04, 17.10 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 | — |
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