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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2019.3967
proftpd-dfsg security update
28 October 2019
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: proftpd-dfsg
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2019-18217
Original Bulletin:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DLA-1974-1
Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on
platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators
running proftpd-dfsg check for an updated version of the software
for their operating system.
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Package : proftpd-dfsg
Version : 1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u4
CVE ID : CVE-2019-18217
An issue has been found in proftp-dfsg, a versatile, virtual-hosting FTP
daemon.
Due to incorrect handling of overly long commands, a remote
unauthenticated user could trigger a denial-of-service by reaching an
endless loop.
For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.3.5e+r1.3.5-2+deb8u4.
We recommend that you upgrade your proftpd-dfsg packages.
Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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