CVE-2019-19272: Null Pointer Dereference
An issue was discovered in tlsverifycrl in ProFTPD before 1.3.6. Direct dereference of a NULL pointer (a variable initialized to NULL) leads to a crash when validating the certificate of a client connecting to the server in a TLS client/server mutual-authentication setup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19272?
CVE-2019-19272 is a vulnerability found in ProFTPD before version 1.3.6, which allows for a direct dereference of a null pointer leading to a crash in certain TLS client/server mutual-authentication setups.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19272?
The severity of CVE-2019-19272 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2019-19272 affect ProFTPD?
CVE-2019-19272 affects ProFTPD versions up to, but not including, 1.3.6.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19272?
To fix CVE-2019-19272, upgrade to ProFTPD version 1.3.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19272?
More information about CVE-2019-19272 can be found at the following link: [https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/858](https://github.com/proftpd/proftpd/issues/858).