CVE-2019-7282
First published: Thu Jan 31 2019(Updated: )
In NetKit through 0.17, rcp.c in the rcp client allows remote rsh servers to bypass intended access restrictions via the filename of . or an empty filename. The impact is modifying the permissions of the target directory on the client side. This is similar to CVE-2018-20685.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netkit | <=0.17 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =34 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =35 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =36 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.debian.org/920486
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00016.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DU33YVEDGFDMAZPSRQTRVKSKG4FAX7QB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FSEX3TKX2DBUKG4A7VJFDLSMZIBJQZ3G/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NA24VQJATZWYV42JG2PQUW7IHIZS7UKP/
- https://sintonen.fi/advisories/scp-client-multiple-vulnerabilities.txt
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FSEX3TKX2DBUKG4A7VJFDLSMZIBJQZ3G/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NA24VQJATZWYV42JG2PQUW7IHIZS7UKP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DU33YVEDGFDMAZPSRQTRVKSKG4FAX7QB/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-7282?
CVE-2019-7282 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to file permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7282?
To fix CVE-2019-7282, update the NetKit package to version 0.18 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by your Linux distribution.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-7282?
CVE-2019-7282 affects NetKit versions up to 0.17 and specific versions of Debian and Fedora distributions.
What exploitation possibilities exist for CVE-2019-7282?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-7282 to bypass access restrictions by manipulating file names, potentially compromising directory permissions on the client side.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-7282?
A possible workaround for CVE-2019-7282 includes disabling the use of rcp if not necessary, to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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