CVE-2008-1720

rsync: integer overflow in xattr handling

Published Apr 10, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 5.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Buffer overflow in rsync 2.6.9 to 3.0.1, with extended attribute (xattr) support enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1545-1 New rsync packages fix arbitrary code execution
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1721 Buffer overflow in rsync 2.6.9 to 3.0.1, with extended attribute (xattr) support enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-600-1 rsync vulnerability
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:32 AM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 10, 2008, 7:05 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 8, 2008, 12:00 AM