CVE-2017-8805

Description

Debian ftpsync before 20171017 does not use the rsync --safe-links option, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks via a crafted upstream mirror.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a Debian ftpsync before 20171017
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/17/2 issue tracking mailing list patch third party advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-mirrors/2017/10/msg00017.html issue tracking mailing list vendor advisory
https://anonscm.debian.org/cgit/mirror/archvsync.git/commit/?id=d1ca2ab2210990b6dfb664cd6776a41b71c48016 issue tracking patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8805?
CVE-2017-8805 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8805?
To fix CVE-2017-8805, 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-2017-8805 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8805 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8805?
CVE-2017-8805 affects n/a Debian ftpsync before 20171017.
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