CVE-2006-2083 Integer overflow in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems running rsync by sending crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow via integer overflow.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2083?
CVE-2006-2083 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2083?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Andrew Tridgell Rsync.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2083?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2006-2083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-2083, GHSA-6vv2-q3g6-6w2x.