CVE-2007-6200: Critical severity Slackware Slackware Linux vulnerability

Published Dec 1, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in rsync before 3.0.0pre6, when running a writable rsync daemon, allows remote attackers to bypass exclude, excludefrom, and filter and read or write hidden files via (1) symlink, (2) partial-dir, (3) backup-dir, and unspecified (4) dest options.

Affected Software

40 affected components
Slackware Slackware Linux=8.1
Slackware Slackware Linux=9.0
Slackware Slackware Linux=9.1
Slackware Slackware Linux=10.0
Slackware Slackware Linux=10.1
Slackware Slackware Linux=10.2
Slackware Slackware Linux=11.0
Slackware Slackware Linux=12.0
rsync rsync=2.3.1
rsync rsync=2.3.2
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2alpha
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2arm
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2intel
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2m68k
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2ppc
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.2sparc
rsync rsync=2.3.2_1.3
rsync rsync=2.4.0
rsync rsync=2.4.1
rsync rsync=2.4.3
rsync rsync=2.4.4
rsync rsync=2.4.5
rsync rsync=2.4.6
rsync rsync=2.4.8
rsync rsync=2.5.0
rsync rsync=2.5.1
rsync rsync=2.5.2
rsync rsync=2.5.3
rsync rsync=2.5.4
rsync rsync=2.5.5
rsync rsync=2.5.6
rsync rsync=2.5.7
rsync rsync=2.6
rsync rsync=2.6.1
rsync rsync=2.6.2
rsync rsync=2.6.5
rsync rsync=2.6.6
rsync rsync=2.6.7
rsync rsync=2.6.8
rsync rsync=2.6.9

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/27863

Event History

Dec 1, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
06:46 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6200?

The severity of CVE-2007-6200 is classified as moderate, primarily affecting systems running vulnerable versions of rsync.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6200?

To fix CVE-2007-6200, upgrade to rsync version 3.0.0pre6 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-6200?

CVE-2007-6200 affects rsync versions prior to 3.0.0pre6, particularly when a writable rsync daemon is running.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-6200?

CVE-2007-6200 allows remote attackers to bypass exclude filters and access hidden files via symlink and directory options.

5

Is CVE-2007-6200 exploitable over the network?

Yes, CVE-2007-6200 is exploitable over the network, specifically targeting configurations of writable rsync daemons.

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