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- RHSA-2022:6172
RHSA-2022:6172: Important: rsync security update
First published: Wed Aug 24 2022(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.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> rsync: remote arbitrary files write inside the directories of connecting peers (CVE-2022-29154)</li> 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 | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/rsync | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-daemon | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa | 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2.aa |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6172?
The severity of RHSA-2022:6172 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:6172?
To fix RHSA-2022:6172, you should upgrade the rsync package to version 3.1.3-7.el8_2.2 or later.
What software is affected by RHSA-2022:6172?
RHSA-2022:6172 affects the rsync package and its associated packages including rsync-daemon, rsync-debuginfo, and rsync-debugsource.
Which operating systems are impacted by RHSA-2022:6172?
RHSA-2022:6172 impacts systems running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:6172?
There is no specified workaround for RHSA-2022:6172; the recommended approach is to apply the update.
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