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ProFTPD "CommandBufferSize" Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA22821
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Release Date:
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2006-11-22
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Last Update:
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2006-12-01
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Popularity:
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8,838 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | ProFTPD 1.3.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-6171
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in ProFTPD, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "cmd_loop()" function in main.c when the "CommandBufferSize" option is enabled.
NOTE: The vulnerability is disputed by the vendor.
Solution:
Fixed in the CVS repository.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Disclosed in a CVS commit.
Changelog:
2006-12-01: Added CVE reference. Added additional information.
Original Advisory:
http://proftp.cvs.sourceforge.net/pro...=text&tr2=1.294&diff_format=h
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