Updated rsync packages has been released for Gentoo Linux
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201801-16
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: rsync: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: January 17, 2018
Bugs: #636714, #640570
ID: 201801-16
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in rsync, the worst of which
could allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
Background
==========
File transfer program to keep remote files into sync.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/rsync < 3.1.2-r2 >= 3.1.2-r2
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in rsync. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could bypass intended access restrictions or cause a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All rsync users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/rsync-3.1.2-r2"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-16548
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16548
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-17433
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17433
[ 3 ] CVE-2017-17434
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17434
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-16
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201801-16
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Severity: Normal
Title: rsync: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: January 17, 2018
Bugs: #636714, #640570
ID: 201801-16
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in rsync, the worst of which
could allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
Background
==========
File transfer program to keep remote files into sync.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-misc/rsync < 3.1.2-r2 >= 3.1.2-r2
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in rsync. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could bypass intended access restrictions or cause a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All rsync users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/rsync-3.1.2-r2"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2017-16548
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16548
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-17433
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17433
[ 3 ] CVE-2017-17434
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17434
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-16
Concerns?
=========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2018 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
