CVE-2017-15994 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass intended access restrictions in rsync due to mishandled archaic checksums, affecting file synchronization integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-15994?
CVE-2017-15994 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.
Weakness: CWE-354
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samba Rsync.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15994?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15994 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-15994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2026-53791 rsync < 3.5.0 Daemon IP Spoofing via PROXY Protocol Header
- CVE-2026-70461 rsync 3.2.5 < 3.5.0 Heap Out-of-Bounds Write via files-from Entry
- CVE-2026-70455 rsync 3.4.2 < 3.5.0 DoS via --zt Zstandard Compression Thread Exhaustion
- CVE-2026-70463 rsync 3.1.0 < 3.5.0 Authorization Bypass via auth users Directive Parsing
- CVE-2026-53803 rsync < 3.5.0 Symlink Following Arbitrary File Overwrite
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m83x-3x2c-26q8.