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CVE-2014-2855

UnknownEPSS 4.09%

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CVE-2014-2855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.. EPSS estimates a 4.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.09%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SambaRsync<= 3.1.0
SambaRsync2.6.9
SambaRsync2.7.0
SambaRsync2.7.1
SambaRsync2.7.2
SambaRsync2.7.3
SambaRsync2.7.4
SambaRsync2.7.5
SambaRsync2.7.6
SambaRsync2.7.7
SambaRsync2.7.8
SambaRsync2.7.9
SambaRsync2.8.0
SambaRsync2.8.1
SambaRsync2.8.2
SambaRsync2.8.3
SambaRsync2.8.4
SambaRsync2.8.5
SambaRsync2.8.6
SambaRsync2.8.7
SambaRsync2.8.8
SambaRsync2.8.9
SambaRsync2.9.0
SambaRsync2.9.1
SambaRsync2.9.2
SambaRsync2.9.3
SambaRsync2.9.4
SambaRsync2.9.5
SambaRsync2.9.6
SambaRsync2.9.7
SambaRsync2.9.8
SambaRsync2.9.9
SambaRsync3.0.0
SambaRsync3.0.1
SambaRsync3.0.2
SambaRsync3.0.3
SambaRsync3.0.4
SambaRsync3.0.5
SambaRsync3.0.6
SambaRsync3.0.7
SambaRsync3.0.8
SambaRsync3.0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-2855?
The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.
How severe is CVE-2014-2855?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-2855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2855?
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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Source: NVD / NIST