3.6
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2072

First published: Wed Jun 16 2010(Updated: )

Pyftpd 0.8.4 creates log files with predictable names in a temporary directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service and obtain sensitive information.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Pyftpdlib=0.8.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2072?

    CVE-2010-2072 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2072?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-2072, upgrade to a version of Pyftpd that addresses this vulnerability or implement access controls in the temporary directory.

  • What impacts does CVE-2010-2072 have on systems?

    CVE-2010-2072 allows local users to disrupt service and access sensitive information by exploiting predictable log file names.

  • Which version of Pyftpd is affected by CVE-2010-2072?

    CVE-2010-2072 specifically affects Pyftpd version 0.8.4.

  • Is CVE-2010-2072 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2010-2072 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.

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