Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2251
rssh 2.3.2, as used by Debian, Fedora, and others, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a (1) "-e" or (2) "--" command line option.
Products affected by CVE-2012-2251
- cpe:2.3:a:pizzashack:rssh:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2251
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 16 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2251
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2251
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2251
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56708
rssh Command Line Filtering Multiple Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerabilities
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http://secunia.com/advisories/51307
Sign inVendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=877279
877279 – CVE-2012-2251 rssh: insufficient filtering of -e option for rsync [fedora-all]
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http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2578
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-2578-1 rssh
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/80334
rssh e-option command execution CVE-2012-2251 Vulnerability Report
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-11/0101.html
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/15
oss-security - rssh: incorrect filtering of command line options
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