Packages
- rsync - fast, versatile, remote (and local) file-copying tool
Details
Evgeny Legerov discovered that zlib incorrectly handled memory when
performing certain inflate operations. An attacker could use this issue
to cause rsync to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code.
Evgeny Legerov discovered that zlib incorrectly handled memory when
performing certain inflate operations. An attacker could use this issue
to cause rsync to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly
execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 focal | rsync – 3.1.3-8ubuntu0.4 | ||
| 18.04 bionic | rsync – 3.1.2-2.1ubuntu1.5 | ||
| 16.04 xenial | rsync – 3.1.1-3ubuntu1.3+esm2 | ||
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