RHSA-2022:7793: Moderate: rsync security and enhancement update
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: heap-based buffer over-read and overflow in inflate() in inflate.c via a large gzip header extra field (CVE-2022-37434) 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.Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2022:7793?
The severity of RHSA-2022:7793 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2022:7793?
To fix RHSA-2022:7793, update the rsync package to version 3.1.3-19.el8 or later.
What software does RHSA-2022:7793 affect?
RHSA-2022:7793 affects the rsync utility and related packages on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2022:7793?
RHSA-2022:7793 addresses multiple security vulnerabilities found in the rsync utility.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2022:7793?
There are no recommended workarounds for RHSA-2022:7793 other than applying the necessary updates.