CVE-2002-0048Rsync Vulnerability
Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.
Published Jan 25, 2002 · Updated Aug 8, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2002-0048 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Rsync (Andrew Tridgell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
34%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2002:018
- patchSuSE-SA:2002:004
- patchDSA-106
- patch3958
Description
Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RsyncAndrew Tridgell | 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.2_1.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.6, 2.5.0_1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 25, 2002
Last updated
Aug 8, 2024
References
- advisoryRHSA-2002:018
- patchSuSE-SA:2002:004
- patchDSA-106
- patch3958
- exploitExploitDB-21242
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.
Affected: Rsync (Andrew Tridgell) versions 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.2_1.2, 2.4.1, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.6, 2.5.0_1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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