What is CVE-2014-9512?

CVE-2014-9512 is a medium-severity software vulnerability (CWE-59) with a CVSS score of 6.4. rsync 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the synchronization path.

Is CVE-2014-9512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 6%.

What products does CVE-2014-9512 affect?

Tracked products affected include Solaris. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9512?

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2014-9512

MEDIUM severity · CVSS 6.4 · CWE-59

6.4CVSS MEDIUM

Summary

rsync 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the synchronization path.

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges required—

User interaction—

Confidentiality impactNone

Integrity impact—

Availability impact—

Exploit probability (EPSS)6%

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Affected products we track (1)

Solaris

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix in your normal patch cycle. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Additional information

NVD record
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00041.htmlAdvisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00095.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00112.htmlAdvisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinoct2015-2511968.htmlAdvisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76093
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034786
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2879-1
http://xteam.baidu.com/?p=169Exploit