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CVE-2018-5764

The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
17 Jan 2018
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
3.1.3
Exploit chance
6.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 93% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Change data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
rsyncServers and applications · cpe:a:samba:rsync
  • Every version before 3.1.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5764
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-5764