ID:11094 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Rsync - CVE-2024-12084

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:11094 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Rsync - CVE-2024-12084

ID:11094 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Rsync - CVE-2024-12084

Published: January 31, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU102729
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-12084
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Rsync

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling checksum lengths (s2length). A remote attacker can send specially crafted packets to the daemon, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.