Rsync.receive_xattr.Heap.Buffer.Overread.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Buffer Over Read vulnerability in the receive_xattr function of rsync.
The vulnerability is due to a lack of bounds checks when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted packet. A remote attacker may to able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition on the affected system.
Affected Products
rsync Project rsync 3.1.2
rsync Project rsync 3.1.3-development
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:medium:critical |