CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedRsync versions prior to 3.5.0 are vulnerable to a heap out-of-bounds write, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate memory by sending a specially crafted files-from entry. This could lead to potential code execution or denial of service, making it critical for organizations using rsync in their infrastructure to prioritize patching to mitigate this risk. Users of rsync, especially those operating read-only daemon modules, should take immediate action to upgrade to a secure version.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
rsync 3.2.5 before 3.5.0 contains a heap out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows remote unauthenticated attackers to write one attacker-controlled byte past the end of a heap allocation by supplying a crafted files-from entry. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability against a read-only rsync daemon module by providing a files-from entry containing both an interior and trailing backslash, causing the add_implied_include() function to under-count the trailing backslash when sizing the destination buffer.