Rsync
CVE-2014-2855
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.
AnalysisAI
The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 17.2% and no vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file. Affected products include: Samba Rsync.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Same weakness CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation
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