#VU20007 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in ProFTPD - CVE-2017-7418 

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#VU20007 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in ProFTPD - CVE-2017-7418

Published: August 8, 2019 / Updated: September 7, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20007
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7418
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ProFTPD
Software vendor:
ProFTPD

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to access sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of the AllowChrootSymlinks option that checks only the last path component when enforcing it. A local user with ability to manage own FTP home directory can create a specially crafted symbolic link and gain unauthorized access to the filesystem.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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