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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200502-26] GProFTPD: gprostats format string vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary GProFTPD: gprostats format string vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200502-26
(GProFTPD: gprostats format string vulnerability)
Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team has
identified a format string vulnerability in the gprostats utility.
Impact
A possible hacker could exploit the vulnerability by performing a
specially crafted FTP transfer, the resulting ProFTPD transfer log
could potentially trigger the execution of arbitrary code when parsed
by GProFTPD.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Solution:
All GProFTPD users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-ftp/gproftpd-8.1.9"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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