CVE-2026-41035
CVE-2026-41035 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-130.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23215
- Weakness: CWE-130
- Affected product: Samba Rsync
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In rsync 3.0.1 through 3.4.1, receive_xattr relies on an untrusted length value during a qsort call, leading to a receiver use-after-free. The victim must run rsync with -X (aka --xattrs). On Linux, many (but not all) common configurations are vulnerable. Non-Linux platforms are more widely vulnerable.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-41035?
- In rsync 3.0.1 through 3.4.1, receive_xattr relies on an untrusted length value during a qsort call, leading to a receiver use-after-free. The victim must run rsync with -X (aka --xattrs). On Linux, many (but not all) common configurations are vulnerable. Non-Linux platforms are more widely vulnerable.
- How severe is CVE-2026-41035?
- CVE-2026-41035 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-41035 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-41035?
- CVE-2026-41035 affects Samba Rsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-41035?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2026-41035 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-41035 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23215.
- When was CVE-2026-41035 published?
- CVE-2026-41035 was published on 2026-04-16 and last updated on 2026-07-02.
References
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/issues/871
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/releases
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/16/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/16/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/22/3
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17481
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19152
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19368
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20601
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20602
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20603
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20604
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:20696
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:23233
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:23245
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25044
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25149
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25170
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25172
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25173
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25181
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:25190
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26542
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:28887
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:29197
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-41035
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458898
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-41035.json
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samba:rsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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