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Debian: DSA-3263-1: proftpd-dfsg security update

Date 19 May 2015

Category Debian Linux Distribution - Security Advisories

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Posted By LinuxSecurity Advisories

Vadim Melihow discovered that in proftpd-dfsg, an FTP server, the mod_copy module allowed unauthenticated users to copy files around on the server, and possibly to execute arbitrary code.


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Debian Security Advisory DSA-3263-1                   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                        Sebastien Delafond
May 19, 2015                           https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : proftpd-dfsg
CVE ID         : CVE-2015-3306
Debian Bug     : 782781

Vadim Melihow discovered that in proftpd-dfsg, an FTP server, the
mod_copy module allowed unauthenticated users to copy files around on
the server, and possibly to execute arbitrary code.

For the oldstable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed
in version 1.3.4a-5+deb7u3.

For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.3.5-1.1+deb8u1.

For the testing distribution (stretch) and unstable distribution
(sid), this problem has been fixed in version 1.3.5-2.

We recommend that you upgrade your proftpd-dfsg packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

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