RHSA-2022:6181: 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<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-daemon<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.aa
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.aa
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.2.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-2022:6181?

The severity of RHSA-2022:6181 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:6181?

To fix RHSA-2022:6181, update rsync to version 3.2.3-9.el9_0.2 or later.

3

Which versions of rsync are affected by RHSA-2022:6181?

Versions of rsync prior to 3.2.3-9.el9_0.2 are affected by RHSA-2022:6181.

4

What tools are mentioned in RHSA-2022:6181?

RHSA-2022:6181 mentions the rsync utility and its related packages.

5

Is RHSA-2022:6181 applicable to all operating systems?

RHSA-2022:6181 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

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