CVE-2012-2252

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in rssh before 2.3.4, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via the --rsh command line option.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/51343	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/51307	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/2	mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/15	mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/3	mailing list
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2578	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80335	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56708	vdb entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880177
http://osvdb.org/87926	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0101.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2252?: CVE-2012-2252 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2252?: To fix CVE-2012-2252, 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-2012-2252 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2252 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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