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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200405-09] ProFTPD Access Control List bypass vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
ProFTPD Access Control List bypass vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-09
(ProFTPD Access Control List bypass vulnerability)
ProFTPD 1.2.9 introduced a vulnerability that allows CIDR-based ACLs (such
as 10.0.0.1/24) to be bypassed. The CIDR ACLs are disregarded, with the net
effect being similar to an "AllowAll" directive.
Impact
This vulnerability may allow unauthorized files, including critical system
files to be downloaded and/or modified, thereby allowing a potential remote
compromise of the server.
Workaround
Users may work around the problem by avoiding use of CIDR-based ACLs.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0432
Solution:
ProFTPD users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version of the
package:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-ftp/proftpd-1.2.9-r2"
# emerge ">=net-ftp/proftpd-1.2.9-r2"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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