Gentoo update for ProFTPd

Published: 2023-05-03

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-46854
CWE-ID	CWE-401
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Gentoo Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system net-ftp/proftpd Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Gentoo

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Memory leak

EUVDB-ID: #VU75703

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-46854

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in mod_radius. A remote attacker can force the application to disclose memory to the RADIUS server.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.
net-ftp/proftpd to version: 1.3.7c

Vulnerable software versions

Gentoo Linux: All versions

net-ftp/proftpd: before 1.3.7c

External links

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-03

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.