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CVE-2012-2251

rssh 2.3.2, as used by Debian, Fedora, and others, when the rsync protocol is enabled, allows local users to bypass intended restricted shell access via a (1) "-e" or (2) "--" command line option.

  • Published: Jan 11, 2013
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2012-2251
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.4
  • AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
pizzashack / rssh 2.3.2 2.3.2.x