7.5
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-5764

First published: Wed Jan 17 2018(Updated: )

Last updated 24 July 2024

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/rsync
3.2.3-4+deb11u1
3.2.3-4+deb11u3
3.2.7-1
3.2.7-1+deb12u2
3.3.0+ds1-4
Samba<3.1.3
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Ubuntu Linux=17.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5764?

    CVE-2018-5764 is a vulnerability in the rsync software before version 3.1.3 that allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism by using multiple --protect-args options.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-5764?

    CVE-2018-5764 affects Samba Rsync, Debian Debian Linux versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0, and Canonical Ubuntu Linux versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-5764?

    The severity of CVE-2018-5764 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5764?

    To fix CVE-2018-5764, update rsync to version 3.1.3 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5764?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5764 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102803), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040276), [Samba Rsync News](https://download.samba.org/pub/rsync/src-previews/rsync-3.1.3pre1-NEWS).

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