ProFTPd < 1.2.0pre6 mkdir Command Overflow

high Log Correlation Engine Plugin ID 801021

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a buffer overflow.

Description

The remote ProFTPd server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when issued a too long mkdir command. An attacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.0pre6 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 801021

Family: FTP Servers

Nessus ID: 10189

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-1999-0911

BID: 612

Detections

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