CVE-2002-0048

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 99.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 27, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (28)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:10.rsync.asc
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000458
cve@mitrehttp://lists.suse.com/archives/suse-security-announce/2002-Jan/0003.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101223214906963&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101223603321315&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/3839
cve@mitrehttp://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2002-003.0.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-106
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7993.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/800635
cve@mitrehttp://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-009.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1853.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-018.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3958
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:10.rsync.asc

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21242✓ verified
First seen Jan 25, 2002
rsync 2.3/2.4/2.5 - Signed Array Index Remote Code Execution
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-398✓ verified
First seen Jan 1, 2002
rsync 2.5.1 - Remote (1)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-399✓ verified
First seen Jan 1, 2002
rsync 2.5.1 - Remote (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0048?

CVE-2002-0048 is a none vulnerability published on February 27, 2002. Multiple signedness errors (mixed signed and unsigned numbers) in the I/O functions of rsync 2.4.6, 2.3.2, and other versions allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code in the rsync client or server.

When was CVE-2002-0048 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0048 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 27, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0048 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0048 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0048?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0048, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0048

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