SB2019080401 - Debian update for proftpd-dfsg 



SB2019080401 - Debian update for proftpd-dfsg

Published: August 4, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019080401
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12815)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not honor <Limit READ> and <Limit WRITE> configurations for SITE CPFR and SITE CPTO commands in the mod_copy module. A remote authenticated user with read permissions (e.g. user anonymous) can read contents of an arbitrary file on the server.




Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.