ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2 Shutdown Message format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2. Affected is an unknown function of the component Shutdown Message Handler. The manipulation leads to format string. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2390. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2 (File Transfer Software). This issue affects an unknown code of the component Shutdown Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in ProFTPD before 1.3.0rc2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or obtain sensitive information via (1) certain inputs to the shutdown message from ftpshut, or (2) the SQLShowInfo mod_sql directive.

The weakness was shared 07/26/2005 by Sean (Website). The advisory is shared at proftpd.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-2390 since 07/27/2005. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19302 (ProFTPD < 1.3.0rc2 Multiple Remote Format Strings), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FTP and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 27361 (ProFTPD Two Format String Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at proftpd.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (19302), SecurityFocus (BID 14381†), OSVDB (18271†), Secunia (SA16181†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8786†). The entry VDB-1650 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 19302
Nessus Name: ProFTPD < 1.3.0rc2 Multiple Remote Format Strings
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OpenVAS ID: 55234
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 795-2 (proftpd)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: proftpd.org

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: proftpd.org
Researcher: Sean
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-2390 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2390
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1649
SecurityFocus: 14381 - ProFTPD Shutdown Message Format String Vulnerability
Secunia: 16181 - ProFTPD Two Format String Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 18271 - ProFTPD mod_sql SQLShowInfo Directive Format String
Vulnerability Center: 8786

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2005 11:14
Updated: 06/30/2025 05:52
Changes: 08/02/2005 11:14 (76), 07/03/2019 18:47 (6), 07/10/2024 23:51 (17), 06/30/2025 05:52 (4)
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