21 Feb, 2025

QNAP fixes six Rsync vulnerabilities in NAS backup, recovery app

QNAP has fixed six rsync vulnerabilities that could let attackers gain remote code execution on unpatched Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Rsync is an open-source file synchronization tool that supports direct file syncing via its daemon, SSH transfers via SSH, and incremental transfers that save time and bandwidth. It’s widely used by many backup solutions […]

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Over 660,000 Rsync servers exposed to code execution attacks

Over 660,000 exposed Rsync servers are potentially vulnerable to six new vulnerabilities, including a critical-severity heap-buffer overflow flaw that allows remote code execution on servers. Rsync is an open-source file synchronization and data transferring tool valued for its ability to perform incremental transfers, reducing data transfer times and bandwidth usage. It supports local file systems […]

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