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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2003.0680 -- ISS Security Brief
ProFTPD ASCII File Remote Compromise Vulnerability
24 September 2003
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: ProFTPD
Publisher: ISS X-Force
Operating System: UNIX
Impact: Root Compromise
Access Required: Remote
Comment: Patches and updated packages are available from ftp.proftpd.org
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Internet Security Systems Security Brief
September 23, 2003
ProFTPD ASCII File Remote Compromise Vulnerability
Synopsis:
ISS X-Force has discovered a flaw in the ProFTPD Unix FTP server. ProFTPD
is a highly configurable FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server for Unix
that allows for per-directory access restrictions, easy configuration of
virtual FTP servers, and support for multiple authentication mechanisms.
A flaw exists in the ProFTPD component that handles incoming ASCII file
transfers.
Impact:
An attacker capable of uploading files to the vulnerable system can
trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code to gain complete
control of the system. Attackers may use this vulnerability to destroy,
steal, or manipulate data on vulnerable FTP sites.
Affected Versions:
ProFTPD 1.2.7
ProFTPD 1.2.8
ProFTPD 1.2.8rc1
ProFTPD 1.2.8rc2
ProFTPD 1.2.9rc1
ProFTPD 1.2.9rc2
Note: Versions previous to version 1.2.7 may also be vulnerable.
For the complete ISS X-Force Security Advisory, please visit:
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/alerts/id/154
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additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe
and the Middle East.
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