Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync before 2.5.7, when running in server mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and possibly escape the chroot jail.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade rsync | Jul 30, 2024 | Dec 15, 2003 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade rsync | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 12, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-misc/rsync. | Oct 30, 2017 | Dec 15, 2003 |
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