ProFTPD Auth API Multiple Auth Module Authentication Bypass

medium Nessus Plugin ID 25040

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Synopsis

It is possible to bypass the authentication scheme of the remote FTP server.

Description

The remote host is running ProFTPd. Due to a bug in the way the remote server is configured and the way it processes the USER and PASS commands, it is possible to log into the remote system by supplying invalid credentials.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest (CVS) version of this software.

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 25040

File Name: proftpd_auth_bypass.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Family: FTP

Published: 4/19/2007

Updated: 7/26/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5.1

Temporal Score: 3.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:proftpd:proftpd

Required KB Items: ftp/proftpd

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Exploited by Nessus: true

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/16/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-2165

BID: 23546

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