SB2011112109 - Use-after-free in proftpd (Alpine package)
Published: November 21, 2011
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011112109
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4130)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing vectors involving an error that occurs after an FTP data transfer. A remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.