CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1161

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in rssh version 2.2.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via rdist -P, rsync, or scp -S commands.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of unauthorized execution of arbitrary programs by remote users, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality.

Recommendation

Immediately update rssh to a version later than 2.2.2, which includes a fix to properly restrict allowed programs.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

rssh 2.2.2 and earlier does not properly restrict programs that can be run, which could allow remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via (1) rdist -P, (2) rsync, or (3) scp -S.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS