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CVE-2017-15994
Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.
rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24, as used in the xlucas svfs rsync fork and other products, mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
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rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24, as used in the xlucas svfs rsync fork and other products, mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.
Initial Analysis by NIST11/17/2017 1:19:50 PM
Action
Type
Old Value
New Value
Added
CPE Configuration
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:samba:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 3.1.2
Added
CVSS V2
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Added
CVSS V3
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Added
CWE
CWE-284
Changed
Reference Type
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=7b8a4ecd6ff9cdf4e5d3850ebf822f1e989255b3 No Types Assigned
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=7b8a4ecd6ff9cdf4e5d3850ebf822f1e989255b3 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=9a480deec4d20277d8e20bc55515ef0640ca1e55 No Types Assigned
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=9a480deec4d20277d8e20bc55515ef0640ca1e55 Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Changed
Reference Type
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=c252546ceeb0925eb8a4061315e3ff0a8c55b48b No Types Assigned
https://git.samba.org/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=c252546ceeb0925eb8a4061315e3ff0a8c55b48b Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry: CVE-2017-15994 NVD
Published Date: 10/29/2017 NVD
Last Modified: 11/06/2023
Source: MITRE