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CVE-2026-41035: Samba Rsync Security Vulnerability (CVSS 7.4)

CVE-2026-41035 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.4. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Last updated: Sep 4, 2026

Quick answer

Direct answer

CVE-2026-41035 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.4. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Risk scores

CVSS base score
7.4HIGH
EPSS probability
0.49%
Higher than 41 percent of all CVEs
CISA KEV
Not listed
CVSS metricWhat it means
Attack vector (AV:N)Network: reachable remotely
Attack complexity (AC:L)Low complexity
Privileges required (PR:L)Low privileges required
User interaction (UI:N)No user interaction
Scope (S:C)Scope changed: impact spreads beyond the component
Confidentiality (C:L)Low confidentiality impact
Integrity (I:L)Low integrity impact
Availability (A:L)Low availability impact

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

About Samba Rsync

CVE-2026-41035 affects Samba Rsync, a product from Samba. Before acting, confirm where Samba Rsync runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.

What the flaw is

In plain terms: In rsync 3.0.1 through 3.4.1, receive_xattr relies on an untrusted length value during a qsort call, leading to a receiver use-after-free. The victim must run rsync with -X (aka --xattrs). On Linux, many (but not all) common configurations are vulnerable. Non-Linux platforms are more widely vulnerable.

Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw can be reached over the network, needs some level of access, and needs no user interaction. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

Affected versions and timeline

FieldDetail
ProductSamba Rsync
Affected versionsRsync from 3.0.1 up to and including 3.4.1
PublishedApr 16, 2026
Last modifiedSep 4, 2026
Added to CISA KEVNot listed
Assigning CNAcve@mitre.org

How to detect it

  • Inventory every instance of Samba Rsync and record the running version against the affected range above.
  • Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
  • Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
  • Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.

How to fix it

  • Apply the fixed version of Samba Rsync named in the vendor advisory.
  • If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
  • Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.

CTEM action plan

CTEM stageWhat to do for this CVE
ScopeAdd every business service that depends on Samba Rsync to the current CTEM cycle.
DiscoverFind all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure.
PrioritizeRank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact.
ValidateConfirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work.
MobilizeAssign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure.

CWE References

Technical References

Frequently asked questions

CVE-2026-41035 is a high severity security vulnerability in Samba Rsync with a CVSS score of 7.4. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.

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