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Posted on 15 August 2019
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-16
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Severity: High
Title: ProFTPD: Remote code execution
Date: August 15, 2019
Bugs: #690528
ID: 201908-16
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in ProFTPD could result in the arbitrary execution of
code.
Background
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ProFTPD is an advanced and very configurable FTP server.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-ftp/proftpd < 1.3.6-r5 >= 1.3.6-r5
Description
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It was discovered that ProFTPD's "mod_copy" module does not properly
restrict privileges for anonymous users.
Impact
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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
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All ProFTPD users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-ftp/proftpd-1.3.6-r5"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-12815
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12815
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-16
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2019 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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