N-156: ProFTPD ASCII File Remote Compromise Vulnerability Privacy and Legal Notice

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N-156: ProFTPD ASCII File Remote Compromise Vulnerability

 September 30, 2003 13:00 GMT
PROBLEM: A flaw in the ProFTPD Unix FTP server ASCII file upload component can cause a buffer overflow and give a remote intruder root access.
PLATFORM: ProFTPD 1.2.7, 1.2.8, 8rc1, 8rc2, 9rc1, 9rc2
DAMAGE: A buffer overflow and give a remote intruder root access.
SOLUTION: Apply patch for the ProFTPD vulnerability.
VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT:		 The risk is HIGH. A remote intruder can get root access if anonymous uploading is allowed. Authenticated users can get root if anonymous ulploading is not allowed.
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  CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-156.shtml
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