Integer overflow in the receive_xattr function in the extended attributes patch (xattr.c) for rsync before 2.6.8 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted extended attributes that trigger a buffer overflow.
CVE-2006-2083 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from andrew_tridgell organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2006, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2006-04-28T21:02:00.000
2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Modified
CVSSv2: 7.5 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.0 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.1 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.2 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.3 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.4 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.5 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.6 | Yes |
| Application | andrew_tridgell | rsync | 2.6.7 | Yes |
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