CVE-2001-0456 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

postinst installation script for Proftpd in Debian 2.2 does not properly change the "run as uid/gid root" configuration when the user enables anonymous access, which causes the server to run at a higher privilege than intended.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debian Linux	2.2

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-032PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6208
http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-032PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6208

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0456?

CVE-2001-0456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). postinst installation script for Proftpd in Debian 2.2 does not properly change the "run as uid/gid root" configuration when the user enables anonymous access, which causes the server to run at a high...

How severe is CVE-2001-0456?

CVE-2001-0456 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0456?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux.