Description
Buffer overflow in mod_radius in ProFTPD before 1.3.0rc2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long password.
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 14 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.2.10+1.3.0rc5-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.2.10+1.3.0rc5-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | proftpd-dfsg | 1.2.10+1.3.0rc5-1 | — |
| Debian 3.1 | proftpd | 1.2.10-15sarge4 | DSA-1245-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1245-1 proftpd Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- [Dailydave] 20060207 ProFTPD bug mailing-list
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2658
- 16535 vdb-entry
- DSA-1245 vendor-advisory
- 23063 vdb-entry