The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade rsnapshot | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 10, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade rsnapshot | Dec 10, 2025 | May 1, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-backup/rsnapshot. | Oct 30, 2017 | Apr 10, 2005 |
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