GLSA 201611-05: tnftp: Arbitrary code execution
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | tnftp: Arbitrary code execution |
| Date: | 11/15/2016 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201611-05 |
Synopsis
tnftp is vulnerable to remote code execution if output file is not specified.Background
tnftp is a NetBSD FTP client with several advanced features.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| net-ftp/tnftp | < 20141104 | >= 20141104 | All supported architectures |
Description
The fetch_url function in usr.bin/ftp/fetch.c allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a
Impact
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All tnftp users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --verbose --oneshot ">=net-ftp/tnftp-20141104"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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