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Vulnerability Assessment Details

rsync path traversal

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains if rsync is running

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote rsync server might be vulnerable to a path traversal
issue.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain access to arbitrary files hosted
outside of a module directory.

Solution : Upgrade to rsync 2.6.1
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10247

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