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rdiff-backup "--restrict" Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16774
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Release Date:
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2005-09-12
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | rdiff-backup 1.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in rdiff-backup, which can be exploited by malicious users to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in restricting directory access using the "-restrict", "--restrict-read-only", and "--restrict-update-only" options. This can be exploited to obtain directory listings of files outside the allowed path or to write files outside the path.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.0.0. Prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.0.1.
Provided and/or discovered by:
The vendor credits Charles Duffy.
Original Advisory:
http://www.nongnu.org/rdiff-backup/CHANGELOG-stable
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