RHSA-2022:6180: Important: rsync security update

Published Aug 24, 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): rsync: remote arbitrary files write inside the directories of connecting peers (CVE-2022-29154) 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<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-daemon<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3
redhat/rsync<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa
3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.aa

Remediation

Event History

Feb 15, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:55 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:6180?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6180 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6180?

To fix RHSA-2022:6180, you need to upgrade the affected rsync packages to version 3.1.3-14.el8_6.3 or later.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2022:6180?

The packages affected by RHSA-2022:6180 include rsync, rsync-daemon, and rsync-debuginfo.

4

What are the risks of not addressing RHSA-2022:6180?

Not addressing RHSA-2022:6180 can leave your system vulnerable to potential exploitation due to the identified security issues.

5

Is RHSA-2022:6180 related to a specific version of rsync?

Yes, RHSA-2022:6180 specifically affects rsync versions prior to 3.1.3-14.el8_6.3.

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