CVE-2004-0792

mediumpriority · track · 27EPSS 0.023 · 83 %ileEURUUS

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Exploitable?

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Likely / severe?

2.32% (83rd) EPSS

CVSS 6.4 · medium

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4 sources

enisa_euvd · fstec_bdu · nvd · redhat_csaf

EPSS · scored 2026-10-27

Directory traversal vulnerability in the sanitize_path function in util.c for rsync 2.6.2 and earlier, when chroot is disabled, allows attackers to read or write certain files.

remediations

Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.

A vendor fix is available.

Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Desktop version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.src as a component of Red Hat Desktop version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Desktop version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Desktop version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.i386 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ia64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.ppc as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.s390 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.s390x as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Desktop version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436
Fixedrsync-debuginfo-0:2.5.7-5.3E.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:436

cvss

Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.

6.4

010

base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode

v2.06.4mediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:Nprimary · NVD / NIST USexploitability 10 · impact 4.9

v2.06.4mediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:Nsecondary · FSTEC (BDU) RU

v2.05.4mediumAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N/E:Usecondary · CVSS-BT (t0sche)

weaknesses

The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.

CWE-22USLLM-inferred

affected products (59)

Products and version ranges known to be affected.

n/a n/a≤ n/aenisa_euvdEU
Gentoo Foundation Inc. Gentoo Linux≤ 2004.3fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ 3fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ 2.1fstec_bduRU
Red Hat Inc. Red Hat Enterprise Linux≤ Desktop 3fstec_bduRU
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.3.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.3.2nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.3.2_1.2nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.3.2_1.3nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.0nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.3nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.4nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.5nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.6nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.4.8nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.5.0nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.5.1nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.5.2nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
andrew tridgell rsync= 2.5.3nvdUScpe:2.3:a:andrew_tridgell:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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advisories (1)

Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.

RHSA-2004:436Red Hat Security Advisory: rsync security update2004-09-01csaf · redhat_csafUS
An updated rsync package that fixes a path sanitizing bug is now available.

also known as (6)

Other names and identifiers for this entity.

sources

Which sources assert this record, and when.

enisa_euvd fstec_bdu nvd redhat_csaf NVD CVE.org MITRE

published 2004-10-20modified 2026-06-16

references (18)

External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.

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