RHSA-2022:4592: Important: rsync security update

Published May 18, 2022
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Updated

The rsync utility enables the users to copy and synchronize files locally or across a network. Synchronization with rsync is fast because rsync only sends the differences in files over the network instead of sending whole files. The rsync utility is also used as a mirroring tool.Security Fix(es): zlib: A flaw found in zlib when compressing (not decompressing) certain inputs (CVE-2018-25032) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-daemon<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1
redhat/rsync<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/rsync-debuginfo<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa
redhat/rsync-debugsource<3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa
3.2.3-9.el9_0.1.aa

Remediation

Event History

May 24, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2022:4592?

The severity of RHSA-2022:4592 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2022:4592?

To fix RHSA-2022:4592, you should update the rsync package to version 3.2.3-9.el9_0.1 or later.

3

Which versions of rsync are affected by RHSA-2022:4592?

Versions of rsync prior to 3.2.3-9.el9_0.1 are affected by RHSA-2022:4592.

4

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:4592?

There are no specific workarounds mentioned for RHSA-2022:4592; updating the package is recommended.

5

What are the impacted packages in RHSA-2022:4592?

The impacted packages include rsync, rsync-daemon, rsync-debuginfo, and rsync-debugsource.

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