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Fedora 43 vsftpd Critical Update CVE-2025-14242 - FEDORA-2026-67442bdd84

Resolve CVE-2025-14242. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2026-67442bdd84 2026-01-23 00:54:29.972515+00:00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : vsftpd Product : Fedora 43 Version : 3.0.5 Release : 14.fc43 URL : https://security.appspot.com/vsftpd.html Summary : Very Secure Ftp Daemon Description : vsftpd is a Very Secure FTP daemon. It was written completely from scratch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Resolve CVE-2025-14242 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChangeLog: * Wed Jan 14 2026 Tomas Korbar - 3.0.5-14 - Resolve CVE-2025-14242 * Thu Dec 18 2025 Fedor Vorobev - 3.0.5-13 - Add a tmpfiles.d config. (image mode support) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2026-67442bdd84' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at http://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html#upgrade-command-label All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/keys -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Do not reply tospam, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure/new_issue . Update for Fedora 43 resolves CVE-2025-14242 in vsftpd. Immediate action recommended to prevent security risks.. vsftpd Fedora critical security CVE-2025-14242 ftp. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 23, 2026 Critical Fedora
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Rocky Linux vsftpd Moderate Denial of Service CVE-2025-14242 RLSA-2026-0606

Moderate: vsftpd security update. {"type": "TYPE_SECURITY", "shortCode": "RL", "name": "RLSA-2026:0606", "synopsis": "Moderate: vsftpd security update", "severity": "SEVERITY_MODERATE", "topic": "An update is available for vsftpd.\nThis update affects Rocky Linux 10.\nA Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE list", "description": "The vsftpd packages include a Very Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) daemon, which is used to serve files over a network.\n\nSecurity Fix(es):\n\n* vsftpd: vsftpd: Denial of service via integer overflow in ls command parameter parsing (CVE-2025-14242)\n\nFor more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.", "solution": null, "affectedProducts": ["Rocky Linux 10"], "fixes": [{"ticket": "2419826", "sourceBy": "Red Hat", "sourceLink": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2419826", "description": ""}], "cves": [{"name": "CVE-2025-14242", "sourceBy": "MITRE", "sourceLink": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-14242", "cvss3ScoringVector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H", "cvss3BaseScore": "6.5", "cwe": "CWE-190"}], "references": [], "publishedAt": "2026-01-17T09:07:37.776055Z", "rpms": {"Rocky Linux 10": {"nvras": ["vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.ppc64le.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.src.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.ppc64le.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.aarch64.rpm","vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.ppc64le.rpm"]}}, "rebootSuggested": false, "buildReferences": []}. Moderate vsftpd security update for Rocky Linux addressing denial of service exploitation.. vsftpd security update, Rocky Linux advisory, denial of service fix, CVE-2025-14242, security measures. . Severity: moderate. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 17, 2026 moderate Rocky Linux
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Rocky Linux vsftpd Moderate DoS Vulnerability RLSA-2026-0605

Moderate: vsftpd security update. {"type": "TYPE_SECURITY", "shortCode": "RL", "name": "RLSA-2026:0605", "synopsis": "Moderate: vsftpd security update", "severity": "SEVERITY_MODERATE", "topic": "An update is available for vsftpd.\nThis update affects Rocky Linux 9.\nA Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE list", "description": "The vsftpd packages include a Very Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) daemon, which is used to serve files over a network.\n\nSecurity Fix(es):\n\n* vsftpd: vsftpd: Denial of service via integer overflow in ls command parameter parsing (CVE-2025-14242)\n\nFor more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.", "solution": null, "affectedProducts": ["Rocky Linux 9"], "fixes": [{"ticket": "2419826", "sourceBy": "Red Hat", "sourceLink": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2419826", "description": ""}], "cves": [{"name": "CVE-2025-14242", "sourceBy": "MITRE", "sourceLink": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-14242", "cvss3ScoringVector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H", "cvss3BaseScore": "6.5", "cwe": "CWE-190"}], "references": [], "publishedAt": "2026-01-17T09:05:06.143150Z", "rpms": {"Rocky Linux 9": {"nvras": ["vsftpd-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.ppc64le.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.src.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.ppc64le.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.ppc64le.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.s390x.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.x86_64.rpm"]}}, "rebootSuggested":false, "buildReferences": []}. Moderate vsftpd security update for Rocky Linux fixes DoS via integer overflow. Essential patch available now.. vsftpd security update, Rocky Linux advisory, denial of service, CVE-2025-14242. . Severity: moderate. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 17, 2026 moderate Rocky Linux
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Oracle Linux 10 vsftpd Moderate Threat Fix ELSA-2026-0606 CVE-2025-14242

The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 10 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network:. Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2026-0606 http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2026-0606.html The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 10 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network: x86_64: vsftpd-3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.x86_64.rpm aarch64: vsftpd-3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.aarch64.rpm SRPMS: http://oss.oracle.com/ol10/SRPMS-updates/vsftpd-3.0.5-10.el10_1.1.src.rpm Related CVEs: CVE-2025-14242 Description of changes: [3.0.5-10.1] - Fix CVE-2025-14242 - Resolves: RHEL-134158 _______________________________________________ El-errata mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://oss.oracle.com/mailman/listinfo/el-errata . Updated rpms for Oracle Linux 10 addressing moderate security threat in vsftpd. Essential changes outlined.. Oracle Linux, vsftpd, ELSA-2026-0606, security advisory, threat fix. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 15, 2026 Important Oracle
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Oracle Linux 9 vsftpd Moderate Update Addressed in ELSA-2026-0605 Release

The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 9 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network:. Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2026-0605 http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2026-0605.html The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 9 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network: x86_64: vsftpd-3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.x86_64.rpm aarch64: vsftpd-3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.aarch64.rpm SRPMS: http://oss.oracle.com/ol9/SRPMS-updates/vsftpd-3.0.5-6.el9_7.2.src.rpm Related CVEs: CVE-2025-14242 Description of changes: [3.0.5-6.2] - Rebuild to test with proper configuration - Related: RHEL-134169 [3.0.5-6.1] - Fix CVE-2025-14242 - Resolves: RHEL-134169 _______________________________________________ El-errata mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://oss.oracle.com/mailman/listinfo/el-errata . Updates for Oracle Linux 9 deliver crucial fixes for vsftpd with moderate severity to enhance system security.. Oracle Linux 9, vsftpd updates, security fixes, moderate severity. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 15, 2026 Oracle
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Oracle Linux 8: ELSA-2026-0608 vsftpd Moderate Configuration Fix

The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 8 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network:. Oracle Linux Security Advisory ELSA-2026-0608 http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2026-0608.html The following updated rpms for Oracle Linux 8 have been uploaded to the Unbreakable Linux Network: x86_64: vsftpd-3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.x86_64.rpm aarch64: vsftpd-3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.aarch64.rpm SRPMS: http://oss.oracle.com/ol8/SRPMS-updates/vsftpd-3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.src.rpm Related CVEs: CVE-2025-14242 Description of changes: [3.0.3-36.3] - Rebuild to test with proper configuration - Related: RHEL-134160 [3.0.3-36.2] - Rebuild to test with proper configuration - Related: RHEL-134160 [3.0.3-36.1] - Fix CVE-2025-14242 - Resolves: RHEL-134160 _______________________________________________ El-errata mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://oss.oracle.com/mailman/listinfo/el-errata . Oracle Linux 8 updates for vsftpd address moderate security risks related to proper configuration issues. Learn more here!. Oracle Linux, vsftpd, security advisory, configuration, updates. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 15, 2026 Oracle
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Moderate Denial of Service Flaw Found in vsftpd for Rocky Linux 8

Moderate: vsftpd security update. {"type": "TYPE_SECURITY", "shortCode": "RL", "name": "RLSA-2026:0608", "synopsis": "Moderate: vsftpd security update", "severity": "SEVERITY_MODERATE", "topic": "An update is available for vsftpd.\nThis update affects Rocky Linux 8.\nA Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVE list", "description": "The vsftpd packages include a Very Secure File Transfer Protocol (FTP) daemon, which is used to serve files over a network.\n\nSecurity Fix(es):\n\n* vsftpd: vsftpd: Denial of service via integer overflow in ls command parameter parsing (CVE-2025-14242)\n\nFor more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.", "solution": null, "affectedProducts": ["Rocky Linux 8"], "fixes": [{"ticket": "2419826", "sourceBy": "Red Hat", "sourceLink": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2419826", "description": ""}], "cves": [{"name": "CVE-2025-14242", "sourceBy": "MITRE", "sourceLink": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-14242", "cvss3ScoringVector": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H", "cvss3BaseScore": "6.5", "cwe": "CWE-190"}], "references": [], "publishedAt": "2026-01-15T09:11:45.290734Z", "rpms": {"Rocky Linux 8": {"nvras": ["vsftpd-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.src.rpm", "vsftpd-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debuginfo-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.x86_64.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.aarch64.rpm", "vsftpd-debugsource-0:3.0.3-36.el8_10.3.x86_64.rpm"]}}, "rebootSuggested": false, "buildReferences": []}. A moderate security update for vsftpd on Rocky Linux addresses a denial of service risk. Prompt patching is advised.. Rocky Linux security update vsftpd denial of service CVE-2025-14242. . Severity: moderate. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Jan 15, 2026 moderate Rocky Linux
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Ubuntu 20.04 LTS USN-6379-1 Critical Vsftpd Remote Access Issue

vsftpd could allow unintended access to network services.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6379-1 September 18, 2023 vsftpd vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: vsftpd could allow unintended access to network services. Software Description: - vsftpd: FTP server written for security Details: It was discovered that vsftpd was vulnerable to the ALPACA TLS protocol content confusion attack. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to redirect traffic from one subdomain to another. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: vsftpd 3.0.5-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 This update uses a new upstream release, which includes additional bug fixes. In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6379-1 CVE-2021-3618 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/vsftpd/3.0.5-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 . Ubuntu Security Announcement USN-6380-1 details a severe vsftpd vulnerability impacting Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.. vsftpd access, Ubuntu 20.04, security notice, critical update, remote attack. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar%202 Sep 18, 2023 Critical Ubuntu
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