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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Score

Severity

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

October 29, 2017

Modified Date

November 20, 2025

Score Vector

Affected Versions