QID 198725

Date Published: 2022-04-04

QID 198725: Ubuntu Security Notification for rsync Vulnerability (USN-5359-1)

Rsync incorrectly handled memory whenperforming certain zlib deflating operations.

An attacker could use thisissue to cause rsync to crash, resulting in a denial of service, orpossibly execute arbitrary code.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Ubuntu security advisory USN-5359-1 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    USN-5359-1 Ubuntu Linux URL Logo ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5359-1