Vulnerability Description
ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands via a long ftp:// URI that leverages an existing session from the FTP client implementation in a web browser.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Proftpd Project | Proftpd | 1.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33413
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/56
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4313
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1689
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:061
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31289Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020945
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45274
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00078.ht
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00245.ht
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3115
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31930Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4242?
CVE-2008-4242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). ProFTPD 1.3.1 interprets long commands from an FTP client as multiple commands, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and execute arbitrary FTP commands vi...
How severe is CVE-2008-4242?
CVE-2008-4242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Proftpd Project Proftpd.