RHSA-2022:2198: Important: rsync security update

Published May 11, 2022
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Updated

The rsync utility enables the users to copy and synchronize files locally or across a network. Synchronization with rsync is fast because rsync only sends the differences in files over the network instead of sending whole files. The rsync utility is also used as a mirroring tool.Security Fix(es): zlib: A flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (CVE-2018-25032) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-daemon<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync-daemon to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync-debuginfo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/rsync-debugsource to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1.aa

Event History

Feb 5, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·06:05 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:2198?

The severity of RHSA-2022:2198 is categorized as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:2198?

To fix RHSA-2022:2198, update rsync to version 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1 or later.

3

What software is affected by RHSA-2022:2198?

RHSA-2022:2198 affects the rsync and rsync-daemon packages among others.

4

Is RHSA-2022:2198 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, RHSA-2022:2198 can be exploited remotely.

5

What versions of rsync are vulnerable in RHSA-2022:2198?

Versions of rsync prior to 3.1.3-12.el8_4.1 are considered vulnerable in RHSA-2022:2198.

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