Rsyslog: rsyslog: denial of service via heap buffer overflow in rainerscript replace() function
Historical advisory recorded 5 Nov 2026 15:36:24 UTC. Read the latest advisory.
cve-program · CVE-2026-78002
PublishedA 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.
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CVE-2026-78002 · CVE overview and exploitation status
cve-program · CVE-2026-78002
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:69540
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:69541
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:71603
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:80817
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:81321
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:84576
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:86124
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:87408
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:90349
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:91582
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:95573
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-78002
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2521135
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/security/advisories/GHSA-g72f-gc6v-f2w3
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