CVE-2003-0962
UnknownEPSS 21.16%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0962 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 21.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.3.1 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.3.2 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.0 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.1 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.3 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.4 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.5 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.6 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.4.8 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.0 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.1 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.2 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.3 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.4 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.5 |
| Andrew Tridgell | Rsync | 2.5.6 |
| Redhat | Rsync | 2.4.6-2 |
| Redhat | Rsync | 2.4.6-5 |
| Redhat | Rsync | 2.5.4-2 |
| Redhat | Rsync | 2.5.5-1 |
| Redhat | Rsync | 2.5.5-4 |
| Engardelinux | Secure Community | 1.0.1 |
| Engardelinux | Secure Community | 2.0 |
| Engardelinux | Secure Linux | 1.1 |
| Engardelinux | Secure Linux | 1.2 |
| Engardelinux | Secure Linux | 1.5 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 8.1 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 9.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 9.1 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | current |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/325603US Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-398.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9153Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/325603US Government Resource
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-398.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9153Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0962?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0962?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0962 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 21.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0962?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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