CVE-2024-12085
CWE-908Published: January 14, 2025· Updated: Jun 29, 2026
Official Description
A flaw was found in rsync which could be triggered when rsync compares file checksums. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the checksum length (s2length) to cause a comparison between a checksum and uninitialized memory and leak one byte of uninitialized stack data at a time.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12085 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-12085 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts