How severe is CVE-2014-9512?

CVE-2014-9512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9512?

CVE-2014-9512 primarily affects Samba Rsync. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9512 published?

CVE-2014-9512 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9512

CVE-2014-9512 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samba 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Samba Rsync
Published: 2015-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rsync 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the synchronization path.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9512?: rsync 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in the synchronization path.
How severe is CVE-2014-9512?: CVE-2014-9512 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9512?: CVE-2014-9512 primarily affects Samba Rsync. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9512 published?: CVE-2014-9512 was published on 2015-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:samba:rsync:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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