SB2017122924 - Security restrictions bypass in rsync (Alpine package)



SB2017122924 - Security restrictions bypass in rsync (Alpine package)

Published: December 29, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017122924
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17433)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to the recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure. A remote attacker can bypass intended access restrictions.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.