Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.1 | proftpd | 1.2.10-15sarge1 | DSA-795-2 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-795-2 proftpd - format string error Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- OpenPKG-SA-2005.020 vendor-advisory
- 14381 vdb-entry
- 14380 vdb-entry
- DSA-795 vendor-advisory
- 16181 third-party-advisory
- http://www.proftpd.org/docs/RELEASE_NOTES-1.3.0rc2