CVE-2017-17433

rsync: recv_files function metadata handling allows for access restriction bypass

Published Dec 6, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

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-2017-8597 The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3506-1 rsync vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3506-2 rsync vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:51 PM
Reserved
Dec 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 6, 2017, 3:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 4, 2017, 12:00 AM