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CVE-2014-2855

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 4.12%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2014-04-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2014-2855
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
4.12%

Original NVD Description

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.