Vulnerability Description
A malicious client acting as the receiver of an rsync file transfer can trigger an out of bounds read of a heap based buffer, via a negative array index. The malicious rsync client requires at least read access to the remote rsync module in order to trigger the issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://attackerkb.com/assessments/fbacb2a6-d1cd-4011-bb3a-f06b1c8306b1
- https://github.com/RsyncProject/rsync/commit/797e17fc4a6f15e3b1756538a9f812b6394
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-10158?
CVE-2025-10158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A malicious client acting as the receiver of an rsync file transfer can trigger an out of bounds read of a heap based buffer, via a negative array index. The malicious rsync client requires at lea...
How severe is CVE-2025-10158?
CVE-2025-10158 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-10158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.