CVE-2017-15994: samba rsync
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 29-10-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-15994 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in samba rsync. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.00%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 29-10-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
rsync 3.1.3-development before 2017-10-24 mishandles archaic checksums, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. NOTE: the rsync development branch has significant use beyond the rsync developers, e.g., the code has been copied for use in various GitHub projects.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.00%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
62%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.00% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score1.00%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Samba1 product
- rsync≤ 3.1.2
1 vendor · 1 product