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CVE-2026-78002

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2026-08-27 Modified: 2026-08-29

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.

Affected Platforms

Unknown

Weakness Type

CWE-131

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