CVE-2017-16548
published 2017-11-06CVE-2017-16548: 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…
PriorityP342critical9.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
5.16%
91.5th percentile
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.
Affected
15 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | debian_linux | — | — |
| debian | rsync | < rsync 3.1.2-2.1 (bookworm) | rsync 3.1.2-2.1 (bookworm) |
| samba | rsync | <= 3.1.2 | — |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.4 | 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.4 |
| samba | rsync | >= 0 < 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.2 | 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.2 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.8CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvdv2.07.5HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
osv9.8CRITICAL
vendor_debian9.8CRITICAL
vendor_redhat9.8CRITICAL
vendor_ubuntu9.8CRITICAL
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Ubuntu
rsync vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-01-23·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] rsync vulnerabilities
Title: rsync vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in rsync.
USN-3543-1 fixed vulnerabilities in rsync. This update
provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly handled certain data input.
An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service or
execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16548)
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly parsed certain arguments. An attacker
could possibly use this to bypass arguments and execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2018-5764)
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Ubuntu
rsync vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2018-01-23·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] rsync vulnerabilities
Title: rsync vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in rsync.
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly handled certain data input.
An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service or
execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16548)
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly parsed certain arguments. An attacker
could possibly use this to bypass arguments and execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2018-5764)
Instructions: In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Red Hat
rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
vendor_redhat·2017-10-31·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] CWE-170 rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
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.
Statement: Red Hat Product Security has rated this issue as having Moderate security impact. This issue is not currently planned to be addressed in future updates. For additional information, refer to the Issue Severity Classification: https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/.
Package: rsync (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5) - Will not fix
Package: rsync (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6) - Wil
Debian
CVE-2017-16548: rsync - The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does...
vendor_debian·2017·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-16548: rsync - The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does...
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.
Scope: local
bookworm: resolved (fixed in 3.1.2-2.1)
bullseye: resolved (fixed in 3.1.2-2.1)
forky: resolved (fixed in 3.1.2-2.1)
sid: resolved (fixed in 3.1.2-2.1)
trixie: resolved (fixed in 3.1.2-2.1)
GHSA
GHSA-vp2c-23x9-j4wq: The receive_xattr function in xattrs
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-05-13
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] CWE-125 GHSA-vp2c-23x9-j4wq: The receive_xattr function in xattrs
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.
OSV
rsync vulnerabilities
osv·2018-01-23·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] rsync vulnerabilities
rsync vulnerabilities
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly handled certain data input.
An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of service or
execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-16548)
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly parsed certain arguments. An attacker
could possibly use this to bypass arguments and execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2018-5764)
OSV
CVE-2017-16548: The receive_xattr function in xattrs
osv·2017-11-06·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-16548: The receive_xattr function in xattrs
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2017-11-09·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-15994 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [fedora-all]
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple supported versions of Fedora
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-16548 rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
bugzilla·2017-11-09·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-16548 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-16548 rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
CVE-2017-16548 rsync: Heap-based buffer over-read in receive_xattr function
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.
Upstream bug:
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13112
Upstream patch:
https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1
Discussion:
Created rsync tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1511414]
Created rsync-bpc tracking bugs for this issue:
Affects: epel-7 [bug 1511413]
Affects: fedora-all [bug 1511412]
---
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 CVE-2017-17433 CVE-2017-17434 rsync: various flaws [fedora-all]
bugzilla·2017-11-09·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-15994 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 CVE-2017-17433 CVE-2017-17434 rsync: various flaws [fedora-all]
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 CVE-2017-17433 CVE-2017-17434 rsync: various flaws [fedora-all]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of fedora-all.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
NOTE: this issue affects multiple su
Bugzilla
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [epel-7]
bugzilla·2017-11-09·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2017-15994 [CRITICAL] CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [epel-7]
CVE-2017-15994 CVE-2017-16548 rsync-bpc: various flaws [epel-7]
This is an automatically created tracking bug! It was created to ensure
that one or more security vulnerabilities are fixed in affected versions
of epel-7.
For comments that are specific to the vulnerability please use bugs filed
against the "Security Response" product referenced in the "Blocks" field.
For more information see:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/TrackingBugs
When submitting as an update, use the fedpkg template provided in the next
comment(s). This will include the bug IDs of this tracking bug as well as
the relevant top-level CVE bugs.
Please also mention the CVE IDs being fixed in the RPM changelog and the
fedpkg commit message.
Discussion:
Use the following template to for the 'fedpkg update' req
https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13112https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00020.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-2/https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4068https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13112https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00020.htmlhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-1/https://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-2/https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4068
2017-11-06
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