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CVE-2019-7282

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 2.07%

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CVE-2019-7282 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetkitNetkit<= 0.17
DebianDebian Linux9.0
FedoraprojectFedora34
FedoraprojectFedora35
FedoraprojectFedora36

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7282?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-7282?
CVE-2019-7282 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7282?
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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