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Slackware 8.1 / 9.0 / current : ProFTPD Security Advisory (SSA:2003-259-02)

high Nessus Plugin ID 18733

Synopsis

The remote Slackware host is missing a security update.

Description

Upgraded ProFTPD packages are available for Slackware 8.1, 9.0 and -
-current. These fix a security issue where an attacker could gain a root shell by downloading a specially crafted file.

Solution

Update the affected proftpd package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?fb064b5f

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 18733

File Name: Slackware_SSA_2003-259-02.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 7/13/2005

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:slackware:slackware_linux:proftpd, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:8.1, cpe:/o:slackware:slackware_linux:9.0

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Slackware/release, Host/Slackware/packages

Patch Publication Date: 9/24/2003

Reference Information

SSA: 2003-259-02