# CVE-2019-7282: rsh-client: In NetKit through 0.17, rcp.c in the rcp client allows remote rsh servers to bypass intended access restrictions via...

CVE-2019-7282 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by rsh-client 0.17-17ubuntu0.1, released January 31, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-7282
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0207
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 31, 2019

## Description

In NetKit through 0.17, rcp.c in the rcp client allows remote rsh servers to bypass intended access restrictions via the filename of . or an empty filename. The impact is modifying the permissions of the target directory on the client side. This is similar to CVE-2018-20685.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | rsh-client Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.17-17ubuntu0.1 | [rsh-client 0.17-17ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-rsh-client-0.17-17ubuntu0.1.md) | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Linux | rsh-server Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.17-17ubuntu0.1 | [rsh-server 0.17-17ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-rsh-server-0.17-17ubuntu0.1.md) | Jan 31, 2019 |

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