CVE-2002-0048 describes multiple signedness errors within the I/O functions of rsync versions 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other releases. These flaws allow remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on both rsync clients and servers. The vulnerability carries a critical CVSS score of 10.0, indicating a high-risk scenario with network-based attacks, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, demonstrating its exploitability, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.2_1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:2.3.2_1.2:*:alpha:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.2_1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:2.3.2_1.2:*:arm:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.2_1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:2.3.2_1.2:*:intel:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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