ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2 mod_sql format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component mod_sql. The manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-2390. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ProFTPD up to 1.3.0rc2 (File Transfer Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component mod_sql. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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 published 07/26/2005 by infamous42md (Website). The advisory is available at proftpd.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-2390 since 07/27/2005. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21530), Tenable (19302), SecurityFocus (BID 14381†), OSVDB (18271†) and Secunia (SA16181†). Similar entry is available at VDB-1649. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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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: infamous42md
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-2390 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2390
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1650
X-Force: 21530
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 - ProFTPD <1.3.0 rc2 Format String Attack, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2005 11:14
Updated: 06/30/2025 05:52
Changes: 08/02/2005 11:14 (78), 07/03/2019 18:37 (8), 06/30/2025 05:52 (19)
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