Import Source
https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-98400.json
JSON Data
https://api.osv.dev/v1/vulns/AZL-98400
Upstream
  • CVE-2026-78002
Published
2026-08-27T17:20:29Z
Modified
2026-09-03T05:27:10Z
Summary
CVE-2026-78002 affecting package rsyslog 8.2308.0-5
Details

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.

References

Affected packages

Azure Linux:3 / rsyslog

Package

Name
rsyslog
Purl
pkg:rpm/azure-linux/rsyslog

Affected ranges

Type
ECOSYSTEM
Events
Introduced
0Unknown introduced version / All previous versions are affected
Last affected
8.2308.0-5

Database specific

source
"https://github.com/microsoft/AzureLinuxVulnerabilityData/blob/main/osv/AZL-98400.json"