CVE-2012-2252:Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in rssh before 2.3.4 allows local users to bypass restricted shell access via the --rsh command line option.

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The vulnerability in rssh before version 2.3.4 is due to incomplete blacklist filtering when the rsync protocol is enabled. This flaw allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access restrictions by utilizing the --rsh command line option.

Overview

This vulnerability affects the rssh software before version 2.3.4 and enables local users to circumvent restricted shell access controls by exploiting the incomplete blacklist filtering mechanism when the rsync protocol is enabled.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to rssh version 2.3.4 or later, which includes a fix for the incomplete blacklist vulnerability. It is recommended to promptly apply the patch provided by the vendor to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access via the --rsh command line option.

References

  1. Secunia Advisory: 51343
  2. Secunia Advisory: 51307
  3. Openwall Mailing List: [oss-security] 20121128 Re: rssh: incorrect filtering of command line options](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/2)
  4. Openwall Mailing List: [oss-security] 20121128 rssh: incorrect filtering of command line options](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/27/15)
  5. Openwall Mailing List: [oss-security] 20121127 Re: rssh: incorrect filtering of command line options](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/28/3)
  6. Debian Security Advisory: DSA-2578
  7. IBM X-Force Exchange: rssh-command-line-command-exec(80335)
  8. SecurityFocus BID: 56708
  9. Red Hat Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=880177
  10. OSVDB: 87926
  11. Bugtraq Mailing List: 20121127 Re: rssh security announcement

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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