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CVE-2024-12085: Rsync: info leak via uninitialized stack contents

First published: Thu Dec 05 2024(Updated: )

A flaw was found in rsync which could be triggered when rsync compares file checksums. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the checksum length (s2length) to cause a comparison between a checksum and uninitialized memory and leak one byte of uninitialized stack data at a time.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/rsync<=3.2.3-4+deb11u1<=3.2.7-1
3.2.3-4+deb11u3
3.2.7-1+deb12u2
3.3.0+ds1-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-12085?

    CVE-2024-12085 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-12085?

    To fix CVE-2024-12085, you should upgrade to a patched version of rsync, specifically 3.2.3-4+deb11u3, 3.2.7-1+deb12u2, or 3.3.0+ds1-4.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2024-12085?

    CVE-2024-12085 affects specific versions of the rsync package, including versions up to 3.2.3-4+deb11u1 and 3.2.7-1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-12085?

    CVE-2024-12085 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can leak one byte of uninitialized stack data.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2024-12085?

    There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-12085, making upgrading to a fixed version essential.

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