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CVE-2008-1720

Publication date 10 April 2008

Last updated 24 July 2024

Ubuntu priority

Medium

Why this priority?

Buffer overflow in rsync 2.6.9 to 3.0.1, with extended attribute (xattr) support enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Read the notes from the security team

Status

Package Ubuntu Release Status
rsync 8.04 LTS hardy
Not affected
7.10 gutsy
Fixed 2.6.9-5ubuntu1.1
7.04 feisty
Fixed 2.6.9-3ubuntu1.2
6.10 edgy
Not affected
6.06 LTS dapper
Not affected

Notes

jdstrand

3.0, but code is in patches/acls.diff for feisty-hardy

Patch details

For informational purposes only. We recommend not to cherry-pick updates. How can I get the fixes?

Package Patch details
rsync

References

Related Ubuntu Security Notices (USN)

    • USN-600-1
    • rsync vulnerability
    • 11 April 2008

Other references