FreeFTPd SFTP Key Exchange Algorithm String Buffer Overflow
Secunia Advisory: SA20136
Release Date: 2006-05-17
Last Update: 2006-05-19
Popularity: 6,761 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:FreeFTPd 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-2407


Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in FreeFTPd, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

The vulnerability is related to:
SA19846

The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.0.10. Prior versions may also be affected.

Solution:
Update to version 1.0.11.
http://freeftpd.com/?ctt=download

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Originally discovered in FreeSSHd by:
Gerry Eisenhaur

Changelog:
2006-05-19: Added CVE reference and link to US-CERT vulnerability note.

Original Advisory:
http://freeftpd.com/?ctt=changelog

Other References:
SA19846:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19846/

US-CERT VU#477960:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/477960


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