rsync Bug Fix and Enhancement Update

rsync Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

10/05/2022

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

Yes i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

ALBA-2022:1992: rsync bug fix and enhancement update. Affects rsync versions < 3.1.3-14.el8. Fixed in 3.1.3-14.el8. How to fix ↓

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Background

rsync is a fast and versatile file synchronization tool that is widely used in the AlmaLinux ecosystem. It allows users to efficiently transfer and synchronize files between different systems. The rsync-daemon package provides the rsync server functionality. This vulnerability affects both the rsync and rsync-daemon packages in AlmaLinux 8.

Vulnerability Detail

This update addresses a bug and includes enhancements for the rsync and rsync-daemon packages. The bug fix resolves a vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by attackers. The specific details of the vulnerability are not provided in the vulnerability report. However, it is recommended to update to the fixed version (3.1.3-14.el8) to ensure the security and stability of the rsync and rsync-daemon packages.

How To Fix

Minimum fixed version

3.1.3-14.el8

This is the first release that contains the fix.

sudo dnf update rsync

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Conclusion

This vulnerability report addresses a bug fix and enhancement update for the rsync and rsync-daemon packages in AlmaLinux 8. It is recommended to update to the fixed version (3.1.3-14.el8) to ensure the security and stability of the packages. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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