rsync before 2.6.1 does not properly sanitize paths when running a read/write daemon without using chroot, which allows remote attackers to write files outside of the module's path.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade rsync | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 7, 2004 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade rsync | Dec 10, 2025 | May 2, 2004 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-misc/rsync. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jul 7, 2004 |
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