Ubuntu Security Update USN-5359-2: rsync vulnerability

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USN-5359-1 fixed vulnerabilities in rsync. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Danilo Ramos discovered that rsync incorrectly handled memory when performing certain zlib deflating operations. An attacker could use this issue to cause rsync to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

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