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
- Rsyncproject Rsync — versions 3.2.5, 3.5.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (release-notes)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (vendor-advisory)
- disclosure@vulncheck.com (third-party-advisory)
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.