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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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Popularity:
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6,261 views
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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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Secunia CVSS-2 Score:
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| Advisory Content (Page 1 of 3) | [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | |
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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.
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