CVE-2018-5764
Published Jan 17, 2018 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.
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QFinch assessment
The parse_arguments function in options.c in rsyncd in rsync before 3.1.3 does not prevent multiple --protect-args uses, which allows remote attackers to bypass an argument-sanitization protection mechanism.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180119 [SECURITY] [DLA 1247-1] rsync security update ↗
- git.samba.org ↗
- 1040276 ↗
- USN-3543-1 ↗
- GLSA-201805-04 ↗
- 102803 ↗
- download.samba.org ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190324 [SECURITY] [DLA 1725-1] rsync security update ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211130 [SECURITY] [DLA 2833-1] rsync security update ↗
Record history
Published Jan 17, 2018 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026