VDB-14600 · CVE-1999-0473 · XFDB 2074

Andrew Tridgell rsync 2.3.1

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Andrew Tridgell rsync 2.3.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0473. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Andrew Tridgell rsync 2.3.1 (File Transfer Software). Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

The rsync command before rsync 2.3.1 may inadvertently change the permissions of the client's working directory to the permissions of the directory being transferred.

The weakness was published 04/07/1999 with Caldera as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0473. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2074), SecurityFocus (BID 145†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-615†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

File Transfer Software

Vendor

Andrew Tridgell

Name

rsync

Version

2.3.1

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/07/1999 🔍
04/07/1999 +0 days 🔍
04/07/1999 +0 days 🔍
05/04/1999 +27 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +1337 days 🔍
06/20/2014 +4189 days 🔍
04/19/2026 +4320 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Caldera
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14600
X-Force: 2074
SecurityFocus: 145 - Caldera rsync Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 615 - rsync 2.3.1 client working directory permission changing, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 23:24
Updated: 04/19/2026 01:15
Changes: 06/20/2014 23:24 (55), 05/07/2019 21:57 (3), 04/19/2026 01:15 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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