CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2083

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In rsync before version 2.6.8, an integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the rsync server, leading to full system compromise, data theft, or service disruption.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade rsync to version 2.6.8 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.

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