USN-7206-2
rsync regression
USN-7206-1 fixed vulnerabilities in rsync. The update introduced a regression in rsync. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync did not properly handle checksum lengths. An attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-12084)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync compared checksums with uninitialized memory. An attacker could exploit this issue to leak sensitive information. (CVE-2024-12085)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync incorrectly handled file checksums. A malicious server could use this to expose arbitrary client files. (CVE-2024-12086)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync mishandled symlinks for some settings. An attacker could exploit this to write files outside the intended directory. (CVE-2024-12087)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync failed to verify symbolic link destinations for some settings. An attacker could exploit this for path traversal attacks. (CVE-2024-12088)
Aleksei Gorban discovered a race condition in rsync's handling of symbolic links. An attacker could use this to access sensitive information or escalate privileges. (CVE-2024-12747)
What each source reports
OSV No score
rsync regression
USN-7206-1 fixed vulnerabilities in rsync. The update introduced a regression in rsync. This update fixes the problem.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Original advisory details:
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync did not properly handle checksum lengths. An attacker could use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-12084)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync compared checksums with uninitialized memory. An attacker could exploit this issue to leak sensitive information. (CVE-2024-12085)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync incorrectly handled file checksums. A malicious server could use this to expose arbitrary client files. (CVE-2024-12086)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync mishandled symlinks for some settings. An attacker could exploit this to write files outside the intended directory. (CVE-2024-12087)
Simon Scannell, Pedro Gallegos, and Jasiel Spelman discovered that rsync failed to verify symbolic link destinations for some settings. An attacker could exploit this for path traversal attacks. (CVE-2024-12088)
Aleksei Gorban discovered a race condition in rsync's handling of symbolic links. An attacker could use this to access sensitive information or escalate privileges. (CVE-2024-12747)
- Record
USN-7206-2- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
rsyncUbuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS |
before 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.4+esm2, plus listed versions 3.0.9-4ubuntu13.1.0-23.1.0-2ubuntu0.13.1.0-2ubuntu0.23.1.0-2ubuntu0.33.1.0-2ubuntu0.43.1.0-2ubuntu0.4+esm1 |
3.1.0-2ubuntu0.4+esm2 |
rsyncUbuntu:Pro:16.04:LTS |
before 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm4, plus listed versions 3.1.1-33.1.1-3ubuntu13.1.1-3ubuntu1.13.1.1-3ubuntu1.23.1.1-3ubuntu1.33.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm13.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm23.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm3 |
3.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm4 |
rsyncUbuntu:Pro:18.04:LTS |
before 3.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.6+esm2, plus listed versions 3.1.2-23.1.2-2.13.1.2-2.1ubuntu13.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.13.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.2 Show 5 moreShow less3.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.33.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.43.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.53.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.63.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.6+esm1 |
3.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.6+esm2 |
rsyncUbuntu:20.04:LTS |
before 3.1.3-8ubuntu0.9, plus listed versions 3.1.3-63.1.3-83.1.3-8ubuntu0.13.1.3-8ubuntu0.23.1.3-8ubuntu0.3 Show 4 moreShow less3.1.3-8ubuntu0.43.1.3-8ubuntu0.53.1.3-8ubuntu0.73.1.3-8ubuntu0.8 |
3.1.3-8ubuntu0.9 |
rsyncUbuntu:22.04:LTS |
before 3.2.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.4, plus listed versions 3.2.3-4ubuntu13.2.3-4ubuntu23.2.3-8ubuntu13.2.3-8ubuntu23.2.3-8ubuntu33.2.3-8ubuntu3.13.2.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.23.2.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.3 |
3.2.7-0ubuntu0.22.04.4 |
rsyncUbuntu:24.04:LTS |
before 3.2.7-1ubuntu1.2, plus listed versions 3.2.7-13.2.7-1build13.2.7-1build23.2.7-1ubuntu13.2.7-1ubuntu1.1 |
3.2.7-1ubuntu1.2 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| first indexed | OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
USN-7206-2 is a vulnerability with no CVSS score yet in rsync, published January 16, 2025. No source lists public exploit code. Fixed in rsync 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.4+esm2.