CVE-2017-17433
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before...
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- High
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- Low
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 4.3 Medium
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-862
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
CVE-2017-17433- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2017-8597 No score
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
EUVD-2017-8597- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wg8h-hh94-gpv6
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before...
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
GHSA-wg8h-hh94-gpv6- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-862
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVALPINE-CVE-2017-17433
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
ALPINE-CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVBELL-CVE-2017-17433
3.7
CVE-2017-17433 does not affect BellSoft software
- Record
BELL-CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
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OSV
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2017-17433
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2017-17433
3.7
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
- Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2017-17433- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVMGASA-2017-0452 No score
Updated rsync package fixes security vulnerabilities
The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. (CVE-2017-17433)
The daemon in rsync 3.1.2, and 3.1.3-development before 2017-12-03, does not check for fnamecmp filenames in the daemon_filter_list data structure (in the recv_files function in receiver.c) and also does not apply the sanitize_paths protection mechanism to pathnames found in "xname follows" strings (in the read_ndx_and_attrs function in rsync.c), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. (CVE-2017-17434)
- Record
MGASA-2017-0452- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2018:0117-1 No score
Security update for rsync
This update for rsync fixes the following issues:
Security issues fixed:
- CVE-2017-17434: The daemon in rsync did not check for fnamecmp filenames in the daemon_filter_list data structure (in the recv_files function in receiver.c) and also did not apply the sanitize_paths protection mechanism to pathnames found in 'xname follows' strings (in the read_ndx_and_attrs function in rsync.c), which allowed remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions' (bsc#1071460).
- CVE-2017-17433: The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync, proceeded with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allowed remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions (bsc#1071459).
- CVE-2017-16548: The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync did not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allowed remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon (bsc#1066644).
- Record
SUSE-SU-2018:0117-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVSUSE-SU-2018:0118-1 No score
Security update for rsync
This update for rsync fixes several issues.
These security issues were fixed:
- CVE-2017-17434: The daemon in rsync did not check for fnamecmp filenames in the daemon_filter_list data structure (in the recv_files function in receiver.c) and also did not apply the sanitize_paths protection mechanism to pathnames found in 'xname follows' strings (in the read_ndx_and_attrs function in rsync.c), which allowed remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions' (bsc#1071460).
- CVE-2017-17433: The recv_files function in receiver.c in the daemon in rsync, proceeded with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename in the daemon_filter_list data structure, which allowed remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions (bsc#1071459).
- CVE-2017-16548: The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync did not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allowed remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon (bsc#1066644).
This non-security issue was fixed:
- Stop file upload after errors like a full disk (bsc#1062063)
- Ensure -X flag works even when setting owner/group (bsc#1028842)
- Record
SUSE-SU-2018:0118-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVUSN-3506-1 No score
rsync vulnerabilities
It was discovered that rsync proceeds with certain file metadata updates before checking for a filename. An attacker could use this to bypass access restrictions. (CVE-2017-17433)
It was discovered that rsync does not check for fnamecmp filenames and also does not apply the sanitize_paths protection mechanism to pathnames. An attacker could use this to bypass access restrictions. (CVE-2017-17434)
- Record
USN-3506-1- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
rsyncAlpine:v3.10 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.11 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.12 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.13 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.14 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.15 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.16 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.17 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.18 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.19 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
rsyncAlpine:v3.20 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.21 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.22 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.23 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.24 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.4 |
before 3.1.2-r3 | 3.1.2-r3 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.5 |
before 3.1.2-r3 | 3.1.2-r3 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.6 |
before 3.1.2-r6 | 3.1.2-r6 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.7 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.8 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncAlpine:v3.9 |
before 3.1.2-r7 | 3.1.2-r7 |
rsyncDebian:12 |
before 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
rsyncDebian:13 |
before 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
rsyncDebian:14 |
before 3.1.2-2.1 | 3.1.2-2.1 |
rsyncDebian:7 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.0.9-4+deb7u1, plus listed versions 3.0.9-4 |
3.0.9-4+deb7u1 |
rsyncDebian:8 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.1-3+deb8u1, plus listed versions 3.1.1-3 |
3.1.1-3+deb8u1 |
rsyncDebian:9 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.2-1+deb9u1, plus listed versions 3.1.2-1 |
3.1.2-1+deb9u1 |
rsyncMageia:5 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.1-5.2.mga5 | 3.1.1-5.2.mga5 |
rsyncMageia:6 From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.2-1.1.mga6 | 3.1.2-1.1.mga6 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.0.4-2.53.3.1 | 3.0.4-2.53.3.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.0.4-2.53.3.1 | 3.0.4-2.53.3.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP2 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP3 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for Raspberry Pi 12 SP2 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncSUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-13.7.1 | 3.1.0-13.7.1 |
rsyncUbuntu:14.04:LTS |
before 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.3, plus listed versions 3.0.9-4ubuntu13.1.0-23.1.0-2ubuntu0.13.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 |
3.1.0-2ubuntu0.3 |
rsyncUbuntu:16.04:LTS |
before 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.1, plus listed versions 3.1.1-33.1.1-3ubuntu1 |
3.1.1-3ubuntu1.1 |
rsyncUbuntu:14.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.3, plus listed versions 3.0.9-4ubuntu13.1.0-23.1.0-2ubuntu0.13.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 |
3.1.0-2ubuntu0.3 |
rsyncUbuntu:16.04:LTS From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.1, plus listed versions 3.1.1-33.1.1-3ubuntu1 |
3.1.1-3ubuntu1.1 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2017-17433 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 3.7) in Samba Rsync, published December 5, 2017. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 1.79%, the 78th percentile. Fixed in rsync 3.1.2-r7.
References
security.cucumberlinux.com/security/details.php?id=169
git.samba.org?p=rsync.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=3e06d40029cfdce9d0f73d87cfd4edaf54be9c51
debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4068
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00020.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17433
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1522874
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git.samba.org?p=rsync.git;a=commit;h=3e06d40029cfdce9d0f73d87cfd4edaf54be9c51
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wg8h-hh94-gpv6
security.alpinelinux.org/vuln/CVE-2017-17433
docs.bell-sw.com/security/cves/CVE-2017-17433
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17433
advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2017-0452.html
bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=22161
usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3506-1
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2018/suse-su-20180117-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1066644
bugzilla.suse.com/1071459
bugzilla.suse.com/1071460
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-16548
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17433
suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-17434
suse.com/support/update/announcement/2018/suse-su-20180118-1
bugzilla.suse.com/1028842
bugzilla.suse.com/1062063
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17433
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3506-1
ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3506-2
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-17433
ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17434