CVE-2012-2251

Description

rssh 2.3.2, as used by Debian, Fedora, and others, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a (1) "-e" or (2) "--" command line option.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/51307 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/15 mailing list
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2578 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56708 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80334 vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=877279
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0101.html mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2251?
CVE-2012-2251 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2251?
To fix CVE-2012-2251, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2251 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2251 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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