CVE-1999-0473

Summary

CVE-1999-0473 is a vulnerability affecting the rsync command before version 2.3.1. This issue arises when the rsync tool inadvertently modifies the permissions of the client's working directory to match those of the directory being transferred during the synchronization process. This could potentially allow unauthorized users to gain access to sensitive files or modify them, posing a significant security risk. It is strongly recommended to update to a patched version of rsync to mitigate this vulnerability.

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