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PHPsFTPd "do_login" Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA15879
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Release Date:
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2005-07-14
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Last Update:
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2005-07-26
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Popularity:
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3,937 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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Security Bypass
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | PHPsFTPd 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-2314
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Description:
Stefan Lochbihler has discovered a vulnerability in PHPsFTPd, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the authentication process and makes it possible to access the administration interface by defining the "do_login" parameter.
The vulnerability has been confirmed in version 0.4. Versions 0.2 through 0.4 are reportedly also affected.
Solution:
Update to version 0.5.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Stefan Lochbihler
Changelog:
2005-07-14: Updated "Solution" section.
2005-07-26: Added CVE reference.
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