CVE-2017-15994

Description

rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.

Patch Available

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Fix without upgrading

Score

9.8

Severity

Critical

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

October 29, 2017

Modified Date

March 14, 2026

Score Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Versions