CVE-2024-12088
Rsync: --safe-links option bypass leads to path traversal
Description
A flaw was found in rsync. When using the `--safe-links` option, the rsync client fails to properly verify if a symbolic link destination sent from the server contains another symbolic link within it. This results in a path traversal vulnerability, which may lead to arbitrary file write outside the desired directory.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka Red Hat, redhat
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
АО «НТЦ ИТ РОСА»
commercial·RU
Canonical Ltd.
commercial·GBaka canonical
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
ООО «Ред Софт»
commercial·RUaka red soft
and 26 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
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2 techniques Collection
Discovery
References
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2025:6470
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:2600
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:7050
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