CVE-2009-0542: SQL Injection
First published: Thu Feb 12 2009(Updated: )
SQL injection vulnerability in ProFTPD Server 1.3.1 through 1.3.2rc2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via a "%" (percent) character in the username, which introduces a "'" (single quote) character during variable substitution by mod_sql.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ProFTPD | =1.3.2 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.3.2_rc2 | |
| ProFTPD | =1.3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.proftpd.org/show_bug.cgi?id=3180
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/11/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/11/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/11/1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:061
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-27.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34268
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1730
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8037
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500852/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500851/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500833/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500823/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0542?
CVE-2009-0542 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote execution of arbitrary SQL commands.
What versions of ProFTPD are affected by CVE-2009-0542?
CVE-2009-0542 affects ProFTPD versions 1.3.1 through 1.3.2rc2.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0542?
To fix CVE-2009-0542, you should upgrade to a version of ProFTPD that is newer than 1.3.2rc2, which has the vulnerability patched.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0542?
CVE-2009-0542 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted usernames containing a '%' character to execute arbitrary SQL commands.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2009-0542?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2009-0542, so upgrading to a patched version is recommended.
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