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Vulnerability Assessment Details

rsync array overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if the remote rsync is buggy

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote rsync server is vulnerable to an array index
overflow.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain a shell on this host

Solution : Upgrade to rsync 2.5.2 or newer
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 3958

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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