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.
MediumCVSS 4.4
EPSS 0.34%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| pizzashack rssh | = 2.3.2 | No fix listed |
References
- 20121127 Re: rssh security announcement mailing-list
- 51307 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- DSA-2578 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20121128 rssh: incorrect filtering of command line options mailing-list
- 56708 vdb-entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com
- rssh-eoption-command-execution(80334) vdb-entry