CVE-2007-2165: Medium severity Proftpd Project Proftpd vulnerability
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2007-2165 http://bugs.proftpd.org/showbug.cgi?id=2922
"The Auth API in ProFTPD before 20070417, when multiple simultaneous authentication modules are configured, does not require that the module that checks authentication is the same as the module that retrieves authentication data, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication, as demonstrated by use of SQLAuthTypes Plaintext in modsql, with data retrieved from /etc/passwd."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2165?
CVE-2007-2165 has a severity rating of moderate.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2165?
To fix CVE-2007-2165, upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.3.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-2165?
CVE-2007-2165 affects ProFTPD versions prior to 1.3.1.
What are the consequences of CVE-2007-2165?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-2165 can lead to unauthorized access due to authentication vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2007-2165 fixed in newer versions of ProFTPD?
Yes, CVE-2007-2165 is fixed in ProFTPD versions released after 20070417.