CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-0543: SQL Injection

First published: Thu Feb 12 2009(Updated: )

ProFTPD Server 1.3.1, with NLS support enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protection mechanisms via invalid, encoded multibyte characters, which are not properly handled in (1) mod_sql_mysql and (2) mod_sql_postgres.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ProFTPD=1.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-0543?

    CVE-2009-0543 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-0543?

    To fix CVE-2009-0543, you should upgrade ProFTPD to version 1.3.2 or later, which addresses the issue.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2009-0543?

    CVE-2009-0543 specifically affects ProFTPD Server version 1.3.1 with NLS support enabled.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2009-0543?

    CVE-2009-0543 allows remote attackers to bypass SQL injection protections, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

  • Is CVE-2009-0543 a client-side or server-side vulnerability?

    CVE-2009-0543 is a server-side vulnerability that affects the handling of multibyte characters in ProFTPD.

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