CVE-2026-78002

Public on 2026-08-27
Modified on 2026-08-28
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.
Severity
Important severity
Important
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CVSS v3 Base Score
7.5
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Affected Packages

Platform Package Release Date Advisory Status
Amazon Linux 2 - Core rsyslog Pending Fix
Amazon Linux 2023 rsyslog Pending Fix

CVSS Scores

Score Type Score Vector
Amazon Linux CVSSv3 7.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H