CVE-2017-16548
First published: Mon Nov 06 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/rsync | <=3.1.2-1<=3.1.1-1 | 3.1.2-2.1 3.1.2-1+deb9u1 3.1.1-3+deb8u1 |
| Samba Rsync | >2.6.9<=3.1.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/rsync | 3.2.3-4+deb11u1 3.2.7-1 3.3.0+ds1-2 |
Remedy
https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13112
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16548
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16548
- https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17433
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17434
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=880954
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00020.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3543-2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4068
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-16548
- https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16548
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-16548
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16548?
The severity of CVE-2017-16548 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2017-16548 impact rsync?
CVE-2017-16548 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending a malicious xattr name.
Which versions of rsync are affected by CVE-2017-16548?
Versions 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development of rsync are affected by CVE-2017-16548.
Are there any remedies available for CVE-2017-16548?
Yes, there are remedies available for CVE-2017-16548. Debian has released security advisories (DSA-4068) with updated versions of rsync (3.1.3-6, 3.2.3-4+deb11u1, 3.2.7-1).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-16548?
More information about CVE-2017-16548 can be found on Bugzilla (https://bugzilla.samba.org/show_bug.cgi?id=13112), the rsync Git repository (https://git.samba.org/rsync.git/?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=47a63d90e71d3e19e0e96052bb8c6b9cb140ecc1), and Debian Security Advisory DSA-4068 (https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4068).
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