CVE-1999-0473: The rsync command before rsync 2.3.1 may inadvertently change the permissions of the client's working directory to the p
Summary
The rsync command before rsync 2.3.1 may inadvertently change the permissions of the client's working directory to the permissions of the directory being transferred.
Severity
UNKNOWN
Source Attribution
Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:44.967Z · Confidence: high
Impact
Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.
Affected Software
Fix
Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.