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- RHSA-2022:8291
RHSA-2022:8291: Moderate: rsync security and bug fix update
First published: Tue Nov 15 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> zlib: heap-based buffer over-read and overflow in inflate() in inflate.c via a large gzip header extra field (CVE-2022-37434)</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.<br>Additional Changes:<br>For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.1 Release Notes linked from the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/rsync | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-daemon | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.2.3-18.el9 | 3.2.3-18.el9 |
| redhat/rsync | <3.2.3-18.el9.aa | 3.2.3-18.el9.aa |
| redhat/rsync-debuginfo | <3.2.3-18.el9.aa | 3.2.3-18.el9.aa |
| redhat/rsync-debugsource | <3.2.3-18.el9.aa | 3.2.3-18.el9.aa |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2053198
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2077431
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2081296
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2116639
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/9.1_release_notes/index
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8291 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2022:8291?
The severity of RHSA-2022:8291 is classified as noteworthy due to potential vulnerabilities found in the rsync utility.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:8291?
To fix RHSA-2022:8291, you should update the rsync package to version 3.2.3-18.el9 or later.
What versions of rsync are affected by RHSA-2022:8291?
RHSA-2022:8291 affects rsync versions before 3.2.3-18.el9.
Is RHSA-2022:8291 related to network security?
Yes, RHSA-2022:8291 addresses vulnerabilities that could impact file synchronization security across networks.
What is the purpose of the rsync utility mentioned in RHSA-2022:8291?
The rsync utility is used for copying and synchronizing files efficiently by sending only the differences between files.
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