Packages
- rsync - fast, versatile, remote (and local) file-copying tool
Details
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly handled invalid filenames. A
malicious server could use this issue to write files outside of the
intended destination directory.
It was discovered that rsync incorrectly handled invalid filenames. A
malicious server could use this issue to write files outside of the
intended destination directory.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10 wily | rsync – 3.1.1-3ubuntu0.15.10.1 | ||
| 15.04 vivid | rsync – 3.1.1-3ubuntu0.15.04.1 | ||
| 14.04 LTS trusty | rsync – 3.1.0-2ubuntu0.2 | ||
| 12.04 precise | rsync – 3.0.9-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
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