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CVE-2026-78002

rsyslog

Description

A flaw was found in rsyslog. An unauthenticated remote attacker can trigger a heap buffer overflow in the RainerScript `replace()` function by sending specially crafted syslog messages. This vulnerability arises from an incorrect buffer size calculation during string replacement, causing memory corruption. Successful exploitation can lead to a denial of service (DoS) for the affected system.

CVSS 7.5EPSS 0.606%Risk 0.79
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Published
2026-08-27 17:20:29
Affected versions
unknown
Type
Critical software
Last modified
2026-08-27 20:18:40
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H