SB2019032811 - OpenSUSE Linux update for lftp



SB2019032811 - OpenSUSE Linux update for lftp

Published: March 28, 2019 Updated: May 15, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019032811
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10916)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of remote file names. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into using reverse mirroring on an attacker controlled FTP server bypass security restrictions and remove all files in the current working directory of the victim's system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.