Buffer overflow in Rsyncproject Rsync

CVE-2026-70461

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. Attack…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-70461?
CVE-2026-70461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rsyncproject Rsync, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2026-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-70461?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.