🕵️ CVE-2017-17434 | rsync up to 3.1.2/3.1.3-dev Access Restriction receiver.c read_ndx_and_attrs Filename access control (DLA 1218-1 / Nessus ID 105406)

A vulnerability was found in rsync up to 3.1.2/3.1.3-dev. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function read_ndx_and_attrs of the file receiver.c of the component Access Restriction. The manipulation as part of Filename leads to improper access controls. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-17434. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. ...