Andrew Tridgell rsync up to 2.5.1 I/O Function memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Andrew Tridgell rsync up to 2.5.1. This affects an unknown part of the component I/O Function Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-0048. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Andrew Tridgell rsync up to 2.5.1 (File Transfer Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component I/O Function Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.

The weakness was presented 01/25/2002 by Sebastian Krahmer with SuSE.de as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-0048. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 14943 (Debian DSA-106-2 : rsync - remote exploit), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7993), Exploit-DB (398), Tenable (14943), SecurityFocus (BID 3958†) and OSVDB (10021†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 14943
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-106-2 : rsync - remote exploit
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OpenVAS ID: 53840
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 106-1 (rsync)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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01/26/2002 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2002 +32 days 🔍
07/31/2003 +519 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +252 days 🔍
09/29/2004 +173 days 🔍
07/11/2014 +3572 days 🔍
10/21/2024 +3755 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Sebastian Krahmer
Organization: SuSE.de
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2002-0048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-0048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17943
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X-Force: 7993
SecurityFocus: 3958 - rsync Signed Array Index Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
OSVDB: 10021 - rsync I/O Functions Multiple Signedness Error Remote Command Execution
Vulnerability Center: 1538 - rsync I/O Functions Allow Arbitrary Code Execution, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 13:38
Updated: 10/21/2024 13:11
Changes: 07/11/2014 13:38 (82), 05/10/2019 23:16 (1), 10/21/2024 13:11 (16)
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