CVE-2002-0048

CVE-2002-0048 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Andrew Tridgell Rsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0048?
Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.
How severe is CVE-2002-0048?
CVE-2002-0048 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2002-0048 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0048?
CVE-2002-0048 primarily affects Andrew Tridgell Rsync. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0048?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0048 published?
CVE-2002-0048 was published on 2002-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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