CVE-2004-2093
Overview
CVE-2004-2093 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gnu rsync. It was published on February 9, 2004.
Technical Description
Buffer overflow in the open_socket_out function in socket.c for rsync 2.5.7 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long RSYNC_PROXY environment variable. NOTE: since rsync is not setuid, this issue does not provide any additional privileges beyond those that are already available to the user. Therefore this issue may be REJECTED in the future.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update rsync to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| gnu | rsync | 0 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-2093?
CVE-2004-2093 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting gnu rsync. It was published on February 9, 2004.
How severe is CVE-2004-2093?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2093?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update rsync to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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