CVE-2018-5764

High

Description

The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductSamba Rsync
PublishedJan 17, 2018
First seenJan 17, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • samba rsync3.1.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
samba rsyncv < 3.1.33.1.3
debian debian_linux7.0, 8.0, 9.0—
canonical ubuntu_linux14.04, 16.04, 17.10—

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