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CVE-2014-9512

rsync 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the synchronization path.

Severity
Medium 6.4
Published
12 Feb 2015
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
6.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 93% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Link following (CWE-59)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
rsyncServers and applications · cpe:a:samba:rsync
  • Version 3.1.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9512
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-9512