CVE-2007-6199 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 1 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can access restricted files via symlink creation when the rsync daemon is writable and not using chroot.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-6199?

CVE-2007-6199 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

rsync before 3.0.0pre6, when running a writable rsync daemon that is not using chroot, allows remote attackers to access restricted files via unknown vectors that cause rsync to create a symlink that points outside of the module's hierarchy.

Weakness: CWE-16

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6199?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rsync Rsync.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6199?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2007-6199 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6199 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6199, GHSA-r5c5-5849-8rr9.