CVE-2017-8805

Name: CVE-2017-8805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-17T18:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8805 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Debian ftpsync before 20171017 does not use the rsync --safe-links option, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted upstream mirror.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Debian ftpsync before 20171017 does not use the rsync --safe-links option, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted upstream mirror.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.02%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Ftpsync	<= 20171016

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/17/2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/mirror/archvsync.git/commit/?id=d1ca2ab2210990b6dfb664cd6776a41b71c48016Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-mirrors/2017/10/msg00017.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/17/2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/mirror/archvsync.git/commit/?id=d1ca2ab2210990b6dfb664cd6776a41b71c48016Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-mirrors/2017/10/msg00017.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8805?

Debian ftpsync before 20171017 does not use the rsync --safe-links option, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted upstream mirror.

How severe is CVE-2017-8805?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8805 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8805?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-8805?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST