A flaw was found in rsync. When using the `--safe-links` option, the rsync client fails to properly verify if a symbolic link destination sent from the server contains another symbolic link within it. This results in a path traversal vulnerability, which may lead to arbitrary file write outside the desired directory.
CVE-2024-12088
CVSS base score
6.5 (v3.1)
Severity
MEDIUM
Attack vector
Network
Weakness
CWE-22
Last modified
November 5, 2026
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected products
samba rsync
redhat discovery
redhat openshift container platform
redhat enterprise linux
redhat enterprise linux eus
redhat enterprise linux for arm 64
redhat enterprise linux for arm 64 eus
redhat enterprise linux for ibm z systems
redhat enterprise linux for ibm z systems eus
redhat enterprise linux for power little endian
References
- access.redhat.com
- access.redhat.com Third Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com Third Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com Third Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com Third Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- kb.cert.org Third Party Advisory
- lists.debian.org
- security.netapp.com
- www.kb.cert.org