CyberRota Analysis
This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8. It affects GitHub. It may be remotely exploitable.
CVE
CVE-2017-15994
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
1.00%
GitHub
Original NVD 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.
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