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CVE-2017-16548
Description
The receive_xattr function in xattrs.c in rsync 3.1.2 and 3.1.3-development does not check for a trailing '\0' character in an xattr name, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by sending crafted data to the daemon.
Patch Available
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Score
Severity
Ecosystem
RPM
Publish Date
November 6, 2017
Modified Date
November 20, 2025
Score Vector
Affected Versions

