CVE-2004-0792

CVE-2004-0792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andrew Tridgell Rsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the sanitize_path function in util.c for rsync 2.6.2 and earlier, when chroot is disabled, allows attackers to read or write certain files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0792?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the sanitize_path function in util.c for rsync 2.6.2 and earlier, when chroot is disabled, allows attackers to read or write certain files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0792?
CVE-2004-0792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0792 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0792?
CVE-2004-0792 primarily affects Andrew Tridgell Rsync. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0792?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0792 published?
CVE-2004-0792 was published on 2004-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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