Security readout for executives and security teams
Lsyncd 2.1.5 and earlier could let an attacker turn a specially named file into command execution when the default rsync-over-SSH logic processes it. Business risk depends on whether untrusted users can create filenames in directories Lsyncd watches. Likely exposed systems are older Linux hosts running Lsyncd 2.1.5 or earlier with rsyncssh/default-rsyncssh.lua synchronization, especially where web uploads, file shares, build artifacts, or user-controlled paths are watched by Lsyncd. Treat as high priority where Lsyncd handles externally writable directories or privileged synchronization. For isolated internal-only paths, prioritize verification and routine patching, but do not defer upgrades indefinitely because the failure mode is command execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Lsyncd to a vendor-fixed package or newer upstream release.; Review Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, and upstream guidance for applicable fixed versions.; Remove untrusted writable paths from vulnerable Lsyncd rsyncssh synchronization scopes..
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- https://github.com/axkibe/lsyncd/issues/220CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/axkibe/lsyncd/commit/e6016b3748370878778b8f0b568d5281cc248aa4CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/axkibe/lsyncd/commit/18f02ad013b41a72753912155ae2ba72f2a53e52CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201702-05CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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