ProFTPD STAT Command Remote DoS

high Nessus Plugin ID 10634

Synopsis

The remote FTP server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The remote FTP server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability that is triggered when it receives a specially crafted STAT command.
A remote attacker can exploit this to cause the consumption of all available memory.

Solution

If using ProFTPD, upgrade to version 1.2.2 and modify the configuration file to include :

DenyFilter \*.*/ Otherwise, contact the vendor for a solution.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10634

File Name: proftpd_exhaust.nasl

Version: 1.42

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 3/16/2001

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:proftpd:proftpd

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/9/2002

Reference Information

BID: 6341

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