CVE-2011-1097

Name: CVE-2011-1097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-30T22:55:01.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.16%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rsync 3.x before 3.0.8, when certain recursion, deletion, and ownership options are used, allows remote rsync servers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed data.. EPSS estimates a 3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rsync 3.x before 3.0.8, when certain recursion, deletion, and ownership options are used, allows remote rsync servers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via malformed data.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.16%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samba	Rsync	3.0.0
Samba	Rsync	3.0.1
Samba	Rsync	3.0.2
Samba	Rsync	3.0.3
Samba	Rsync	3.0.4
Samba	Rsync	3.0.5
Samba	Rsync	3.0.6
Samba	Rsync	3.0.7

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1097?

How severe is CVE-2011-1097?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1097?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-1097?

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Source: NVD / NIST