The check_secret function in authenticate.c in rsync 3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a user name which does not exist in the secrets file.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade rsync | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade rsync | Dec 18, 2015 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade rsync | Nov 8, 2024 | Apr 23, 2014 |
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