Description
rsyslog uses weak permissions for generating log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading files in /var/log/cron.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | rsyslog | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 13 | rsyslog | No fix yet | — |
| Debian 12 | rsyslog | No fix yet | — |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 | rsyslog | 8.33.1-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:1937-2, SUSE-SU-2018:1937-1 |
| SLES 12 SP3 | rsyslog | 8.24.0-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2038-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP3 | rsyslog | 8.24.0-3.3.1 | SUSE-SU-2018:2038-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | rsyslog | 8.2106.0-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11309-1 |
Wolfi
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfi rolling | rsyslog +35 | No fix yet | — |
Advisories 4
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11309-1 rsyslog-8.2106.0-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1937-1 Security update for rsyslog SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:1937-2 Security update for rsyslog SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2018:2038-1 Security update for rsyslog SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026