CVE-2003-0962: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 10 2003(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync before 2.5.7, when running in server mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and possibly escape the chroot jail.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rsync | =2.3.1 | |
| rsync | =2.3.2 | |
| rsync | =2.4.0 | |
| rsync | =2.4.1 | |
| rsync | =2.4.3 | |
| rsync | =2.4.4 | |
| rsync | =2.4.5 | |
| rsync | =2.4.6 | |
| rsync | =2.4.8 | |
| rsync | =2.5.0 | |
| rsync | =2.5.1 | |
| rsync | =2.5.2 | |
| rsync | =2.5.3 | |
| rsync | =2.5.4 | |
| rsync | =2.5.5 | |
| rsync | =2.5.6 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.4.6-2 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.4.6-5 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.4.6-5 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.5.4-2 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.5.5-1 | |
| Red Hat Rsync | =2.5.5-4 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =1.0.1 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =2.0 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =1.1 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =1.2 | |
| EngardeLinux Secure Community | =1.5 | |
| Slackware Linux | =8.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =current |
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Reference Links
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-398.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9153
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/325603
- http://www.osvdb.org/2898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10355
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10356
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10357
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10358
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10359
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10360
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10361
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10362
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10363
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10364
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10378
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10474
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000794
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:111
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107055681311602&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107056923528423&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107055684711629&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107055702911867&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13899
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9415
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0962?
CVE-2003-0962 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0962?
To fix CVE-2003-0962, upgrade rsync to version 2.5.7 or later.
What versions of rsync are affected by CVE-2003-0962?
CVE-2003-0962 affects rsync versions prior to 2.5.7.
Can CVE-2003-0962 allow attackers to escape a chroot jail?
Yes, CVE-2003-0962 can potentially allow attackers to escape the chroot jail when exploiting the vulnerability.
Is rsync running in server mode vulnerable to CVE-2003-0962?
Yes, rsync running in server mode is vulnerable to CVE-2003-0962.
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