vsftpd: Denial of Service
1.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Version Information
| Advisory Reference |
GLSA 201110-07 / vsftpd |
| Release Date |
October 10, 2011 |
| Latest Revision |
October 10, 2011: 1 |
| Impact |
normal |
| Exploitable |
remote |
| Package |
Vulnerable versions |
Unaffected versions |
Architecture(s) |
| net-ftp/vsftpd |
<
2.3.4 |
>=
2.3.4 |
All supported architectures
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Related bugreports:
#357001
Synopsis
A Denial of Service vulnerability was found in vsftpd.
2.
Impact Information
Background
vsftpd is a very secure FTP daemon written with speed, size and security
in mind.
Description
A Denial of Service vulnerability was discovered in vsftpd. Please
review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.
Impact
A remote authenticated attacker could cause a Denial of Service.
3.
Resolution Information
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All vsftpd users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-ftp/vsftpd-2.3.4"
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References
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