CVE-2017-16548

rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function

Published Nov 6, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 5.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1218-1 rsync security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4068-1 rsync security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7741 The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3543-1 rsync vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3543-2 rsync vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:27 PM
Reserved
Nov 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 6, 2017, 5:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:09 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 31, 2017, 12:00 AM