CVE-1999-0473: Low severity Andrew Tridgell Rsync vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 1999
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Andrew Tridgell Rsync<=2.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade rsync to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.3.1

Event History

Apr 7, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0473?

CVE-1999-0473 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0473?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0473, upgrade rsync to version 2.3.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-1999-0473 affect?

CVE-1999-0473 affects rsync versions prior to 2.3.1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-1999-0473?

The impact of CVE-1999-0473 is that it may unintentionally change the permissions of the client's working directory.

5

Is CVE-1999-0473 known to be exploited?

There are no public reports of CVE-1999-0473 being actively exploited.

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