GLSA 201801-16: rsync: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	rsync: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	01/17/2018
Bugs:	#636714, #640570
ID:	201801-16

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in rsync, the worst of which could allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

Background

File transfer program to keep remote files into sync.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
net-misc/rsync	< 3.1.2-r2	>= 3.1.2-r2	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in rsync. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could bypass intended access restrictions or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All rsync users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/rsync-3.1.2-r2"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201801-16.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.