First published: Thu Aug 16 2007(Updated: )
Multiple off-by-one errors in the sender.c in rsync 2.6.9 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via directory names that are not properly handled when calling the f_name function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Rsync | =2.6.9 |
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CVE-2007-4091 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2007-4091, update rsync to a version later than 2.6.9 where the vulnerabilities have been patched.
CVE-2007-4091 specifically affects rsync version 2.6.9.
Yes, CVE-2007-4091 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted directory names.
The potential impact of CVE-2007-4091 includes arbitrary code execution, which can lead to full system compromise.