CVE-2018-5764

rsync: sanitization bypass in parse_argument in options.c

Published Jan 17, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 6.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1247-1 rsync security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1725-1 rsync security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2833-1 rsync security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-17533 The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.
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, 5:40 AM
Reserved
Jan 17, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 17, 2018, 10:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 17, 2018, 12:00 AM