GLSA 201908-16: ProFTPD: Remote code execution
| Severity: | high |
| Title: | ProFTPD: Remote code execution |
| Date: | 08/15/2019 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 201908-16 |
Synopsis
A vulnerability in ProFTPD could result in the arbitrary execution of code.Background
ProFTPD is an advanced and very configurable FTP server.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| net-ftp/proftpd | < 1.3.6-r5 | >= 1.3.6-r5 | All supported architectures |
Description
It was discovered that ProFTPD’s “mod_copy” module does not properly restrict privileges for anonymous users.
Impact
A remote attacker, by anonymously uploading a malicious file, could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition or disclose information.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All ProFTPD users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-ftp/proftpd-1.3.6-r5"
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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