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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.103362
Category:FTP
Title:vsftpd '__tzfile_read()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Summary:vsftpd is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because; it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.
Description:Summary:
vsftpd is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because
it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

Vulnerability Impact:
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the
context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Software/OS:
vsftpd 2.3.4 is affected. Other versions may also be vulnerable.

Solution:
A fixed version 2.3.5 is available. Please see the references for more information.

CVSS Score:
5.1

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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