CVE-2006-2083

CVE-2006-2083 rsync buffer overflow issue

Published Apr 28, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-2084 Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:35 PM
Reserved
Apr 28, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 28, 2006, 9:02 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:24 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 22, 2006, 12:00 AM