CVE-2026-78002
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.
- Published Aug 27, 2026
- CVSS 7.5 high
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- A fix is available